Audit Assistant Manager Local Firm

Abacus Careers; Belfast City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Structured learning and development

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Abacus Careers is seeking an ambitious Audit Assistant Manager for its Belfast City Centre team. You will lead audit engagements, manage client relationships and support Managers and Partners across a varied portfolio.

This role suits a newly promoted Assistant Manager or experienced Audit Senior seeking a move into management within a supportive, progressive firm offering hybrid working, structured development, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Leading audit assignments on-site and remotely.
• Reviewing work completed by trainees and junior team members.
• Mentoring junior staff and supporting their professional development.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Assisting with audit planning, budgeting and completion processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments on-site and remotely across a varied client portfolio.
• Support Managers and Partners and review junior team output.
• Mentor trainees, drive development, and maintain service quality.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationship management

Communication

Time management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager - Leading Local Firm Belfast City Centre | Hybrid Working Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Abacus Careers is delighted to be working with a leading local accountancy practice seeking an ambitious Audit Assistant Manager to join its growing Belfast team. This is an exciting opportunity for a newly promoted Assistant Manager or an experienced Audit Senior looking to make the move into management. You'll gain exposure to a diverse client portfolio, take ownership of engagements and continue developing your leadership skills within a supportive and progressive environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading audit assignments both on-site and remotely
• Supporting Managers and Partners across a varied client portfolio
• Reviewing work completed by trainees and junior team members
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Assisting with audit planning, budgeting and completion processes
• Mentoring junior staff and supporting their professional development
• Contributing to wider advisory projects and client engagements
• Ensuring high-quality service delivery across all assignments

What We're Looking For

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Around 1+ years' post-qualified experience
• Strong audit experience gained within an accountancy practice
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Proactive, client-focused approach
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop junior team members
• Ambition to progress your career within a growing and successful firm

What's In It For You?

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear and achievable career progression
• Structured learning and development programmes
• Exposure to a high-quality and varied client base
• Opportunity to broaden your advisory experience
• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive culture
• Modern Belfast city centre office
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Join a friendly and highly regarded audit team

Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that genuinely invests in its people. You'll be trusted with responsibility, supported in your development and given a clear pathway for progression, all while working alongside a talented and collaborative team. If you're looking for a role that offers challenge, growth and long-term career potential, we'd love to hear from you.