Audit Assistant Manager

Adaptive Group; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A top UK accountancy firm is looking for an Audit Assistant Manager in Stockton On Tees. This role involves leading audit assignments, managing client relationships, and developing junior team members. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants or experienced individuals stepping into leadership. A package including 33 days of annual leave, life assurance, and career coaching is offered.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + birthday day off

Life assurance

Enhanced family and parental leave

Employee benefits portal (discounts, cashback, vouchers)

Pension scheme

Referral bonus scheme

Career coaching & structured development pathways

Access to leadership development programmes

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong experience in audit.
• Ability to manage and review audit assignments.
• Motivated to develop team members and contribute to culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Coach junior team members and support their development.
• Ensure documentation meets required standards.

Skills

Leading audit fieldwork

Client relationship management

Providing feedback and coaching

Managing workloads and deadlines

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CA) or qualified by experience

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager

Location: Stockton On Tees, Newcastle
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Work Pattern: Hybrid & Flexible Working (37.5 hours)

If you're currently working as an Audit Senior or Audit Assistant Manager and are ready to take on more leadership responsibility, this is a great opportunity to step up, shape your role and make a meaningful impact.

We are currently recruiting for a Top 10 UK accountancy and advisory firm and specialist adviser to SMEs. Their audit teams work with a diverse portfolio of clients, offering varied exposure, continuous learning and genuine opportunities for progression into Manager and beyond.

You’ll be supported to grow technically, professionally and as a leader with a team that values collaboration and flexibility.

The Role

As an Audit Assistant Manager, you’ll take ownership of managing audit assignments from planning through to completion. You’ll play a key role in reviewing work, leading fieldwork, coaching junior team members and developing strong client relationships. You’ll work closely with Managers and Partners and will be encouraged to contribute your ideas and insight.

This role is ideal for someone who wants responsibility, progression and the opportunity to lead.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and oversee audit fieldwork on client sites and remotely
• Manage the planning and completion of audit assignments to agreed timescales
• Review audit files and ensure documentation meets required standards
• Identify and raise key risks, issues or judgements with the Manager/Partner
• Prepare and review statutory accounts, applying professional judgement
• Support, coach and develop junior members of the audit team
• Act as a key point of contact for clients during engagements
• Contribute to building long-term, trusted client relationships

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CA) or qualified by experience
• Strong experience leading audit fieldwork in practice
• Confident in managing workloads, deadlines and client expectations
• Ability to review work and provide clear, constructive feedback
• Enjoys developing people and contributing to team culture
• Ambitious, collaborative and keen to progress toward Audit Manager level

This role would suit a current Audit Senior, Assistant Manager or someone stepping into leadership for the first time.

There is a fantastic benefits package on offer which includes (not limited to)

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + birthday day off
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family and parental leave
• Employee benefits portal (discounts, cashback, vouchers)
• Pension scheme
• Referral bonus scheme
• Career coaching & structured development pathways
• Access to leadership development programmes

Interested in finding out more?

We’d love to start a confidential conversation about your experience, your ambitions and how this role could support your next step.

Please note that this role does not offer sponsorship and therefore applicants must hold the right to live and work in the UK.