Audit Assistant Manager: Lead Client Delivery & Growth

AAB; Harbledown; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AAB is a leading professional services firm in Canterbury, providing audit, tax, corporate finance and more. We are seeking an Audit Advisor/Assistant Manager to join the External Audit team, delivering high quality audits and maintaining strong client relationships.

You will support planning, fieldwork, reviews, mentoring junior staff, and contribute to business development while upholding professional standards.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, ICAS or equivalent professional qualification; newly qualified considered.
• Experience in a similar audit role within practice.
• Experience working directly with clients and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Strong technical accounting and audit knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Execute planning, fieldwork and completion of audits in line with internal processes, professional standards, budgets and deadlines.
• Manage client relationships and deliver a proactive audit service.
• Coach and develop junior team members and oversee delivery.
• Assist with fees, WIP analysis and engagement profitability.
• Maintain strong technical accounting knowledge and ensure quality controls.
• Support tenders, proposals and business development activities.

Skills

Client management

Communication

Audit knowledge

Independence

Time management

Education

ACA/ACCA/ICAS or equivalent

Job description

AAB is a leading professional services firm in Canterbury, providing audit, tax, corporate finance and more. We are seeking an Audit Advisor/Assistant Manager to join the External Audit team, delivering high quality audits and maintaining strong client relationships.

You will support planning, fieldwork, reviews, mentoring junior staff, and contribute to business development while upholding professional standards.