Audit Assistant Manager OR Audit Manager

Blusource Professional Services Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Private medical cover

Employer pension contributions

Professional training & study support

Wellbeing & employee assistance

Job summary

Blusource Professional Services Ltd is recruiting an Audit Assistant Manager / Audit Manager for its Derby practice, offering responsibility for a diverse client portfolio and team leadership.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality audit and assurance services, client management and staff development, with hybrid and flexible working and clear career progression.

You'll work closely with senior management to plan, execute and review audit assignments, providing value-added advice to clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in audit and assurance for varied client portfolio.
• Strong client relationship and advisory skills.
• People management and staff development experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of audit and assurance clients and acting as a key point of contact
• Planning and completing audit assignments from initial planning through to completion
• Leading audit fieldwork and ensuring assignments are delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget
• Reviewing work and ensuring the overall quality of assignments
• Building strong client relationships and providing value-adding advice
• Managing, supporting and developing junior team members
• Setting objectives and contributing to performance reviews and staff development
• Managing deadlines, budgets and project requirements

Job description

A prestigious and well-known accountancy brand is looking to recruit an experienced Audit Assistant Manager or Audit Manager to join its audit and assurance team in Derby.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Assistant Manager or experienced Audit Manager looking for a role offering responsibility for a varied client portfolio, team management, client interaction and genuine opportunities for career development.

The Role

As an Audit Assistant Manager / Audit Manager, you will work closely with senior management to deliver high-quality audit, assurance and business advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of audit and assurance clients and acting as a key point of contact
• Planning and completing audit assignments from initial planning through to completion
• Leading audit fieldwork and ensuring assignments are delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget
• Reviewing work and ensuring the overall quality of assignments
• Building strong client relationships and providing value-adding advice
• Working with colleagues to scope client requirements and deliver assignments effectively
• Managing, supporting and developing junior team members
• Setting objectives and contributing to performance reviews and staff development
• Managing deadlines, budgets and project requirements

Benefits

The successful Audit Assistant Manager / Audit Manager will receive a competitive benefits package including:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Generous annual leave
• Option to buy or sell additional holiday
• Private medical cover
• Employer pension contributions
• Professional training, development and study support
• Wellbeing and employee assistance support
• Enhanced family and sickness benefits
• Electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes
• Paid volunteering and charitable leave

The Opportunity

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Audit Assistant Manager ready to progress into an Audit Manager position, or an established Audit Manager looking for a new challenge within a reputable Derby-based practice.

The role offers genuine responsibility across audit, assurance, client management and team development, alongside flexible working and strong professional development opportunities.

If you're an Audit Assistant Manager or Audit Manager considering your next career move, we'd be keen to hear from you