Audit Assistant Manager

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited; Walton-le-Dale; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager in Preston, offering circa £48k with hybrid working. You’ll lead audits from planning to completion, manage your own portfolio and build meaningful client relationships across a varied client base.

We’re looking for ACA/ACCA qualified auditors with a strong audit background, confident communication and leadership potential. This role promises progression to Manager with realistic workloads and real balance, not burnout.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified with strong audit experience.
• Experience leading audits from planning to completion.
• Proven ability to coach and develop junior staff.
• Confident communicator with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits from planning to completion.
• Manage your own client portfolio.
• Build meaningful client relationships.
• Coach and develop junior team members.

Skills

Auditing

Leadership

Client relationships

Mentoring

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager - Preston- Circa £48k + Hybrid

Thinking about your next move? If you're an ACA/ACCA auditor who actually enjoys audit but wants better balance, better clients and real progression, this role could be exactly what you've been waiting for.

Why This Role Stands Out

• A genuinely supportive firm with realistic workloads
• Clear progression to Manager (no waiting years)
• High-quality, varied audits
• Hybrid working and strong flexibility

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading audits from planning to completion
• Managing your own portfolio
• Building meaningful client relationships
• Coaching and developing junior team members

What You Won't Be Doing

• 60-hour busy seasons
• Soul-destroying low-fee audits
• Carrying the workload of two people
• Being overlooked for promotion

Who We're Looking For

• ACA/ACCA qualified
• Strong audit background
• Confident communicator with leadership potential
• Someone who wants progression without burnout