Audit Assistant Manager (Public Sector)

Safer Hand Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established professional services firm in Birmingham seeks an Audit Senior/Assistant Manager for their Public Sector team. The role involves leading audit assignments, mentoring juniors, and ensuring high professional standards. Ideal candidates will have a relevant qualification and external audit experience. Join a dynamic team committed to professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Clear progression pathways

Pension Scheme

33 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Employee Referral Bonus

Learning & Development Opportunities

Career Coaching

Birthday Day Off

Enhanced Parental & Family Leave

Social Events

Qualifications

• Strong external audit experience ideally across various industries.
• Proven understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP standards.
• Experience in supervising or mentoring junior colleagues is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support audit fieldwork at client premises.
• Plan and execute audit assignments ensuring compliance.
• Prepare statutory financial statements from client data.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP

Education

ACA / ACCA / CA or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Audit Senior / Assistant Manager (Public Sector) – An excellent opportunity to join a well-established professional services firm within their Public Sector External Audit team. This role involves delivering high-quality audits, working with a diverse client base across the public sector, and developing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Location & Employment

Birmingham, West Midlands

Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum dependent on experience

Driving licence required

Benefits

• Clear progression pathways
• A supportive and collaborative culture where your voice is heard
• Exposure to a broad range of public sector clients, contributing to meaningful and high-impact work
• Flexible working culture with genuine investment in work/life balance
• A modern, ambitious firm with strong regional presence and national backing

• Pension Scheme – Secure your future with a comprehensive pension plan
• 33 Days Annual Leave – Achieve a healthy work-life balance with generous holiday entitlement
• Life Assurance (4x Salary) – Supporting you and your family
• Employee Referral Bonus – Be rewarded for bringing talent to the team
• Employee Benefits Portal – Access to cashback and discounts on everyday purchases
• Learning & Development Opportunities – Continuous support for professional and personal growth
• Career Coaching – Ongoing career support and development
• Birthday Day Off – Enjoy a day off on your special day
• Enhanced Parental & Family Leave – Supporting you through life's important moments
• Social Events – A chance to connect and unwind with colleagues

Role

As an Audit Senior / Assistant Manager, you will take increasing ownership of client portfolios, provide guidance to junior team members, and ensure the delivery of audit assignments to the highest professional standards. This role offers the opportunity to step up in responsibility, enhance leadership skills, and build long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support on the completion of audit fieldwork, including substantive and analytical procedures, typically on-site at client premises
• Plan, execute and finalise audit assignments, ensuring audit files are appropriately documented and compliant with regulations
• Prepare statutory financial statements from client data, identifying key risk areas and raising matters of concern with senior stakeholders
• Contribute to the delivery of revenue and profitability targets, with a focus on client satisfaction and efficiency
• Support in developing and managing client relationships across a range of public sector organisations
• Mentor and coach junior team members, encouraging their professional growth and development

Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

• A recognised professional qualification (ACA / ACCA / CA or equivalent)
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Proven external audit experience, ideally across a range of industries with some exposure to the public sector
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage clients and colleagues effectively
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgement
• Previous experience of supervising or mentoring junior colleagues would be highly advantageous

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Audit Senior/Assistant Manager (Public Sector) to further their career in a supportive and professional environment, where ambition is nurtured and success is celebrated. If you are looking to take the next step in your journey, apply now to join a dynamic and growing team and company!

If you're interested and want to chat more, please call Hannah Kirk on (phone number removed) or apply directly for consideration.

Please note, Safer Hand Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we may only contact applicants directly who have been successfully shortlisted but may also contact you in regard to any other suitable vacancies.