Audit Assistant Manager 1

MHA; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

33 days holiday

Competitive salary

Recognition awards

Succession planning program

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

MHA is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager in Preston to lead audit assignments, build strong client relationships and deliver insights beyond the numbers. You will manage planning, risk assessment, and resource delivery while coordinating with partners and tax staff.

You will apply up-to-date auditing standards, mentor junior staff, and contribute to continued service improvement within a busy, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date auditing and financial reporting knowledge.
• Awareness of the firm’s services and product offerings.
• ICAEW and /or ACCA exam structure, work experience and ethics training requirements.
• Knowledge of student competencies.
• Ability to produce realistic projections and comment on draft projections versus historic accounts.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to build effective relationships internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare assignments for partner/director review (accounts, tax, briefing notes).
• Coordinate compliance service delivery to clients and timetabling work to suit client needs.
• Ensure deadlines are met and liaise with tax staff for planning.
• Ensure that jobs are adequately resourced, considering staff continuity where possible.
• Identify opportunities for providing other relevant services.
• Highlight issues for partner/director discussion with the client.
• Plan assignments following partner/director briefing with fee budgets and deadlines.
• Collate raw data for projects and summarize for review (draft projections/reports).
• Maintain client records on CCH and generate notes from client meetings.
• Maintain regular contact with client and service team; report dissatisfaction via complaints database.
• Communicate the firm's values.

Skills

Auditing standards

Financial reporting

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Client relationship

Project delivery

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

ACCA/ICAEW training

Accounting degree

Tools

CCH

Job description

What Sets Us Apart

At MHA, we’re about people first – our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As one of the UK’s top 15 accountancy firms and a proud member of Baker Tilly International, the 9th largest network in the world, we are a hub of global knowledge with a strong local commitment.

Our people-focused approach truly sets us apart. Here, you won’t just be another face in the firm; you’ll be part of an ambitious, driven team dedicated to continuous learning and growth. We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success. With access to unparalleled resources and award-winning development programmes, you’ll have the freedom to shape your career while making a meaningful impact. We take immense pride in being awarded gold for Investors in People. This recognition reflects our deep commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring every individual feels valued and supported.

Here, You’ll Go Beyond Numbers

We’re looking for a talented Audit Assistant Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and embraces the chance to tackle complex challenges. At MHA, you’ll be surrounded by passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a difference. Your work in Audit will go beyond the numbers – it’s about building meaningful client relationships, understanding their businesses, navigating risks, and delivering insights that drive real results.

To look after a range of clients, preparing assignments for partner/director review (accounts, tax, briefing notes etc).

• To co-ordinate compliance service delivery to clients and ensure that information is collected in the most efficient manner, timetabling work wherever possible to suit the needs of the client.
• To ensure that compliance deadlines are met and to liaise with tax staff to ensure work is appropriately planned.
• To ensure that jobs are adequately resourced, giving due regard to staff continuity where possible.
• To identify opportunities for providing other relevant services.
• To highlight issues which the partner/director needs to discuss with the client.
• To plan the approach to assignments following partner/director briefing, having agreed fee budget and completion deadline.
• To collate raw data for projects and summarise into a format suitable for review and amendment e.g. draft projections, draft reports.
• To maintain accurate and up to date client records on CCH.
• To generate file notes of any client meetings attended and circulate as appropriate to other service team members.
• To maintain regular contact with client and client service team.
• To report any client dissatisfaction immediately via the complaints database.
• Communicate the firm's values.

What We’re Looking For

• Up to date technical knowledge of Auditing and Financial Reporting Standards.
• Departmental objectives and key performance indicators
• Awareness of the firm’s services and product offering
• ICAEW and /or ACCA exam structure, work experience and ethics training requirements
• Knowledge of student competencies
• Is technically competent and compliant and gives due consideration to risk.
• Is able to produce realistic projections and comment on draft projections versus historic accounts.
• Generates ideas for clients and for the firm, striving for improvements and efficiencies
• Plans to makes effective use of time and consistently meets deadlines
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Is able to undertake internal projects, communicate findings and see through to completion
• Builds effective relationships internally across departments and externally

Rewards That Resonate

You’re more than a number to us; you’re an individual with unique talents and aspirations. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and recognise your contributions.

• Agile Working:Enjoy the flexibility of core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM and two home working days, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments seamlessly.
• 33 days holidayInc. bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days)
• Competitive salary package
• Employee recognition awards:Outstanding Performance Award Bonus and other recognition initiatives.
• New and improved programmefor succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential
• Employee Assistance Programme:Access a free confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counseling sessions and virtual doctors available for you and your family.
• And lot’s more!