Audit Assistant Manager – Full Time – Newbury

Catering; Newbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established accountancy practice in Newbury is recruiting an Audit Assistant Manager to join the growing team. The role suits an experienced Audit Senior stepping up, or an existing Assistant Manager seeking a clear route to Audit Manager.

The successful candidate will oversee audit assignments, review work, train juniors and work with managers and partners to deliver high-quality services to clients, while managing budgets and deadlines.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a recognised accountancy practice background.
• Strong audit capability and a track record of delivering high-quality files.
• Experience supervising and training junior staff and seniors.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with ability to manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Lead audits across a varied portfolio of clients and review work for quality.
• Supervise Audit Seniors and trainees and support the management team.
• Work closely with Managers and Partners, reviewing financial statements.
• Build relationships with clients and contribute to meeting budgets and deadlines.
• Assist with development and training of junior team members.

Skills

Audit experience

Client-facing

Leadership

Organised work style

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

An established accountancy practice is looking to appoint an Audit Assistant Manager to join its growing Newbury team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Audit Senior who is ready to step into Assistant Manager level, or an existing Assistant Manager looking for a role offering a clear route to Audit Manager.

The successful candidate will join an established audit team and play an important role in supporting the management team, overseeing audit assignments and helping develop more junior members of staff.

The Role:

• Planning and managing audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Leading audits across a varied portfolio of clients
• Reviewing audit work and ensuring high-quality files
• Supervising and supporting Audit Seniors and trainees
• Working closely with Managers and Partners
• Reviewing financial statements and identifying technical issues
• Building strong relationships with clients
• Assisting with the development and training of junior team members
• Taking responsibility for budgets, deadlines and workflow
• Supporting the wider audit team with technical and client matters

About You:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong audit background
• Currently operating at Assistant Manager level, or an experienced Senior ready for progression
• Confident managing audit assignments and supervising junior staff
• Strong technical accounting and auditing knowledge
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Organised and able to manage multiple assignments effectively
• Ambitious and keen to progress towards Audit Manager

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful

Salary: £45000 – £55000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Newbury, West Berkshire