Audit Assistant Manager — Flexible Hours, Growth & Impact

MHA; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile Working

33 days holiday Inc. bank holidays (up

Competitive salary package

Employee recognition awards

New and improved programme for career/

Employee Assistance Programme

And lot’s more!

Job summary

MHA Preston is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to join a dynamic, people-focused team. You will help manage client audits, risk assessments, and financial reporting, building strong client relationships and delivering insights that drive value.

The role emphasises development, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, with agile working options, generous holiday, and a structured career framework to help you progress within the firm.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date technical knowledge of Auditing and Financial Reporting Standards.
• Understanding of the ICAEW/ACCA exam structure, work experience and ethics training requirements.
• Ability to produce realistic projections and commentary on draft projections versus historic accounts.

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.
• Resource jobs with staff availability in mind and maintain client records.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and raise client issues with leadership.
• Plan assignment approaches after partner/director briefing and budget agreement.
• Summarise raw data for projects and generate client-ready reports.

Skills

Auditing

Financial reporting

Client relationships

Time management

Education

ICAEW/ACCA expectations

Job description

MHA Preston is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to join a dynamic, people-focused team. You will help manage client audits, risk assessments, and financial reporting, building strong client relationships and delivering insights that drive value.

The role emphasises development, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, with agile working options, generous holiday, and a structured career framework to help you progress within the firm.