Audit Assistant Manager

Butler Rose Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 46,800 - 57,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear progression to Manager level

Hybrid working

25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays

Employer pension contribution

Ongoing professional development

Supportive firm culture

Job summary

A reputable accountancy firm in Blackburn is seeking an experienced Audit Supervisor or Assistant Manager. The role involves planning, leading, and completing statutory audits while mentoring junior staff. Candidates should be ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong audit background in accountancy practice. This is a hybrid role with excellent progression opportunities and various benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA, or finalist with strong experience.
• Extensive audit experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience in leading audits and supervising junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Planning, leading and completing statutory audits.
• Managing audits on-site and acting as the main point of contact.
• Reviewing work of Audit Seniors and Semi Seniors.
• Supporting and mentoring junior audit team members.
• Assisting with audit completion, reporting and client matters.

Skills

Audit background

Client-facing communication

Time management

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Audit Supervisor / Assistant Manager

Blackburn

Up to £52,000 (DOE)

Butler Rose are pleased to be recruiting for a well-established, multi-partner accountancy firm based in Blackburn, known for its strong regional presence, varied client base and clear progression opportunities within audit.

This role would suit an experienced Audit Senior who is looking to take the next step within a structured yet supportive audit team, or an existing Supervisor/Assistant Manager. The firm works with a broad portfolio of SME, OMB and corporate clients across a range of sectors, offering high-quality, technically interesting audit work without the corporate feel of a large national firm.

Duties

• Planning, leading and completing statutory audits from planning through to completion
• Managing audits on-site and acting as the main point of contact for clients during the audit process
• Reviewing work prepared by Audit Seniors and Semi Seniors
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the audit team
• Assisting Managers and Partners with audit completion, reporting and client matters
• Ensuring audits are delivered to budget and in line with UK auditing standards

What we're looking for

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist with strong experience)
• Strong audit background within an accountancy practice
• Experience leading audits and supervising junior staff
• Confident communicator with a client-facing approach
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple assignments

Benefits

• Clear and realistic progression to Manager level
• Hybrid working available
• 25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Employer pension contribution
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive, people-focused firm culture

If you're an experienced Audit Senior, Audit Supervisor or Assistant Manager looking to progress your career within a reputable Blackburn-based accountancy firm, we'd love to hear from you.

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