Audit Assistant Manager or Assistant

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager or Assistant in Bury St Edmunds. This role provides an opportunity to develop accounting skills while managing client engagements and leading audit assignments. Candidates with ACA/ACCA qualifications and recent UK practice experience are encouraged to apply for this dynamic position offering growth and training.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits package

Extensive in-house training

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• ICAEW/ACCA qualified or part-qualified with recent UK practice experience.
• Experience in planning and leading audits.
• Strong technical knowledge of audit standards (e.g., FRS102, UK GAAP).

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily client engagement activities and mentoring team members.
• Leading audit assignments to produce high-quality audit files.
• Reviewing work and providing feedback to the team.

Skills

ICAEW/ACCA qualified or part-qualified

Experience in planning and leading audits

Strong technical knowledge of audit standards

Job description

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Bury Saint Edmunds, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Hays are looking for auditors for their client in Cambridge. Ideally, you will have recently qualified ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience, but our client is also open to considering applications from UK practice candidates who are in the final stages of studying for ICAEW/ACCA and seeking to complete their professional training. Study support will be considered, if applicable.

About the team

The Corporate Services team provides a wide range of audit and assurance services including audits of Limited companies (UK GAAP and IFRS), LLPs, solicitor accounts, charity and Not-for-Profit accounts, Pension scheme accounts, ABTA/ATOL return audits, and FCA Client Money audits.

The team’s client portfolio includes businesses across the spectrum, from small companies to groups with turnovers of several hundred million pounds, including OMBs, subsidiaries of larger international groups, charities, pension schemes, and LLPs. The firm works with significant businesses in East Anglia and beyond, offering exposure to a broad and varied portfolio of work.

The role

This diverse role offers scope to develop your accounting skills and external profile. You will participate in all stages of an audit, from planning to fieldwork and finalisation, under the supervision of the Corporate Services Manager and Partners. You will oversee client engagement teams, manage multiple engagements, and take a lead on client contact. While primarily focused on audit work, you will also support clients with accounts preparation and corporation tax matters.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing daily client engagement activities; mentoring team members
• Leading audit assignments to produce high-quality audit files
• Reviewing work and providing feedback to team members
• Communicating with clients about engagement progress, issues, and financial information
• Building and maintaining client relationships
• Monitoring engagement profitability, including billings and collections

Skills and Experience required:

• ICAEW/ACCA qualified or part-qualified, with recent UK practice experience
• Experience in planning and leading audits
• Strong technical knowledge of audit standards (e.g., FRS102, UK GAAP)

Salary & Benefits

Offering an attractive salary and benefits package in a friendly environment, with extensive in-house training and opportunities for growth.