Audit Assistant Manager

Cathedrala appointments; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected professional services firm is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager in Exeter or Taunton. The role involves planning and delivering audits for corporate clients and supervising audit teams. Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified with statutory audit experience. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, clear career progression, and health & wellbeing support. Join a firm that values development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working

Clear progression pathways

Health and wellbeing support

Generous pension and life assurance

Option to purchase additional leave

Volunteering day

Qualifications

• Proven statutory audit experience in practice.
• Experience of leading audits, ideally including group audits.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver statutory audit assignments.
• Lead and supervise audit teams on site.
• Support managers with technical work.

Skills

Statutory audit experience

Strong organisational skills

Confident communicator

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Competitive Salary | Hybrid Working | Exeter or Taunton

Company Overview:
An established and highly respected professional services firm in the South West is seeking to strengthen its audit team with the appointment of an Audit Assistant Manager. The organisation supports a wide-ranging client base and is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to learning and development, and strong focus on employee wellbeing.

Role Overview:
This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified ACA or ACCA audit professional to step into a leadership role within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. The Audit Assistant Manager will take responsibility for leading audit engagements, supervising teams on site, and building trusted relationships with clients, while continuing to develop technically and professionally.

Responsibilities of the Audit Assistant Manager:

• Plan and deliver statutory audit assignments for a varied portfolio of corporate clients
• Lead and supervise audit teams on site, ensuring quality and compliance throughout
• Support managers and partners with technical work and ad hoc project delivery
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients

Requirements of the Audit Assistant Manager:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with proven statutory audit experience in practice
• Experience of leading audits, ideally including group audits and consolidations
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator with a professional and client-focused approach
• Competitive salary and flexible hybrid working model
• Clear progression pathways with tailored training and development
• Generous pension and life assurance arrangements
• Health and wellbeing support including virtual GP and wellbeing services
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Volunteering day to support local community initiatives

If you are looking to take the next step in your audit career within a firm that genuinely values development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, we would love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.