Audit Assistant Manager, Bristol, UK

Think Global; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Bristol is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to lead audit sections and mentor juniors. The role offers a competitive salary with flexible hybrid working arrangements and significant career growth potential. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA qualified with solid audit experience and a strong grasp of IFRS and UK GAAP.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid overtime/time off in lieu

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recently newly qualified ACA/ACCA professional.
• Solid audit experience with a strong grasp of IFRS and/or UK GAAP.
• At least 18 months of experience in a similar market or UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead sections of audits and mentor junior team members.
• Work on a varied portfolio of major corporate clients.
• Contribute to audit planning and execution.

Skills

Audit experience

Knowledge of IFRS

Knowledge of UK GAAP

Mentoring skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager – Bristol

The Role

Join one of the UK’s leading mid-tier firms, with a strong audit team based in Bristol. As an Audit Assistant Manager, you’ll be trusted with responsibility early: leading sections of audits, mentoring juniors, and working on an exciting mix of corporate clients that will stretch your skills.

Why you’ll love this move

• A clear route to Assistant Manager and beyond – no glass ceilings here.
• Support from Partners and Managers who genuinely invest in your growth.
• Work with a varied portfolio of major clients (including listed), including manufacturing, agriculture, brewing, media, technology, and tourism
• Hybrid working (typically 4 days in the office), giving you flexibility.
• Career progression is realistic through to Partner level
• Competitive salary, benefits, and paid overtime/time off in lieu.
• A professional office culture and clients, whilst offering a good work/life balance
• A lively office culture with socials, summer parties, and Christmas celebrations.

Why Bristol?

• A foodie heaven, from Michelin-starred dining to food markets and craft breweries.
• Buzzing culture – music festivals, theatre, and one of the UK’s best art scenes.
• Green spaces on your doorstep, plus Cornwall, the Cotswolds, and South Wales all within easy reach.
• Excellent connections: London in 1hr 40mins, airport on your doorstep.
• Consistently ranked as one of the happiest and healthiest UK cities.

What we’re looking for

• ACA/ACCA recently newly qualified.
• Solid audit experience and a strong grasp of IFRS and/or UK GAAP.
• At least 18 months UK or experience gained in a similar market such as Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA
• Ambition to progress quickly and confidence to step into more responsibility.
• A genuine desire to live in this amazing city

Take your next step with a firm that matches your ambition – and a city that makes every day feel like a new experience.

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