Audit Assistant Manager: Lead Small Audits & Grow

Nxtgen Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Audit Assistant Manager to join a thriving audit team in Cambridge. This role offers the opportunity to lead small audit assignments and support larger engagements while developing strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will be ICAEW or ACCA qualified, with a proven audit background in the UK accountancy sector. Exposure to corporation tax and familiarity with UK GAAP is advantageous. The position involves a collaborative environment with a commitment to ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Proven background in audit within a UK accountancy practice.
• Confidence in a client-facing role.
• Good working knowledge of accounts preparation under UK GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Leading small audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Assisting on larger audit engagements as part of a wider team.
• Preparing statutory accounts under UK GAAP.
• Supporting on corporation tax compliance and related queries.
• Building strong client relationships through regular communication.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Audit planning and delivery

Accounts preparation

Communication skills

Education

ICAEW or ACCA qualification

Qualified by experience

Tools

CCH Accounts

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Audit Assistant Manager to join a thriving audit team in Cambridge. This role offers the opportunity to lead small audit assignments and support larger engagements while developing strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will be ICAEW or ACCA qualified, with a proven audit background in the UK accountancy sector. Exposure to corporation tax and familiarity with UK GAAP is advantageous. The position involves a collaborative environment with a commitment to ongoing learning.