Audit Assistant Manager 1 - Preston

Mha Plc; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MHA is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager in Preston to lead and deliver audit assignments for a diverse portfolio of clients. You will coordinate work, review accounts, and support partner and director reviews, ensuring high-quality financial reporting and adherence to standards.

This role emphasizes building client relationships, identifying risks, and delivering insights that add value. You’ll work with a driven team, contribute to planning and budgeting, and develop technical expertise

Qualifications

• Up to date auditing and financial reporting knowledge.
• Awareness of the firm’s services and product offering.
• Familiarity with ICAEW/ACCA framework is desirable.

Responsibilities

• To look after a range of clients, preparing assignments for partner/director review.
• To co-ordinate compliance service delivery to clients and ensure information is collected efficiently.
• To ensure that compliance deadlines are met and to liaise with tax staff for planning.
• To ensure that jobs are adequately resourced and staff continuity is considered.
• To identify opportunities for other relevant services and inform the partner/director.

Skills

Auditing

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Time management

Client communication

Ethics training

Job description

Location

Preston

Competitive salary, negotiable depending on your experience and expertise.

Are you ready to bring your Audit expertise to a role where your skills and unique perspective can make a lasting impact?

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, commun