Audit Assistant Manager - Listed Clients

Ambition; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to join their corporate audit team. This role offers exposure to a diverse range of clients, from large listed corporates to privately owned businesses. You'll have the opportunity to mentor junior staff while working closely with senior management, ensuring a supportive and collaborative environment. The firm values merit-based promotions and provides extensive training in both soft skills and technical expertise, enabling rapid career advancement. With a strong focus on work-life balance, this position is ideal for those looking to grow their careers in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA/ACA with experience in external auditing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Allocate work and provide training to junior audit team members.
• Advise clients and respond to queries professionally.
• Prepare detailed assignment memorandums and manage budgets.

Skills

External auditing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Client management

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager - Listed Clients

Ambition is currently collaborating with a Top 10 ranked audit firm seeking an Audit Assistant Manager for their corporate audit team.

In this role, you will gain exposure to a diverse range of clients, from large listed corporates to privately owned companies. One of the highlights of this team is the variety of experiences you will encounter. You will play a crucial role in advising smaller clients who may lack established structures, while also working with large corporates and listed businesses, including FTSE, LSE, and AIM listed clients.

The firm offers excellent flexibility and a favorable work-life balance compared to larger firms, along with significant opportunities for career progression. Promotions are based on merit rather than tenure, with numerous examples of rapid advancement shortly after joining the firm. To support this growth, the firm provides training in both soft skills and technical expertise. As the firm continues to expand, new roles frequently open up through client wins, meaning you won't have to wait for someone to leave to be promoted. With promotion cycles occurring twice a year, your career progression is very much in your hands.

Duties include:

• Prior to the assignment:
• Attending pre-assignment discussions with the audit team.
• Responsible for allocating work to junior members of the audit team.
• Provide on-the-job training to junior members of staff, review their work and provide feedback.
• Work to plan and budget.
• Advise the manager.
• Suggest logical solutions to problems.
• Detailed assignment memorandum incorporating appropriate analytical review.
• Clear manager and partner review points and follow up on any outstanding queries.
• Respond to client queries and concerns in an efficient and professional manner, dealing directly with senior management where necessary.
• Provide advice to clients and demonstrate knowledge of business issues.
• Provide a detailed analysis of time charged on every assignment to facilitate billing and future planning.

Requirements:

• ACCA/ACA qualified or equivalent.
• External auditing experience required, particularly in compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs).
• Right to work as sponsorship cannot currently be provided for this role.