Audit Associate Manager

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Benefits hub

Agile working policy

Mentoring and coaching

Diversity and inclusion culture

Social events and team building

Job summary

Sumer Northern Ireland, part of the Sumer Group, is seeking an ambitious Audit Associate Manager to join its Belfast audit team. This role suits a newly qualified or experienced auditor ready to advance, delivering high-quality audits and guiding junior staff under regional supervision.

You will lead audits from planning to completion, manage client relationships, contribute to risk assessment, and support business development while developing technical and leadership skills in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or newly qualified.
• Proven experience in corporate audit.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build long-lasting client relationships.
• Confident communicator with ability to build effective client relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Interest in developing leadership and people-management skills.
• Commercial awareness and proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Collaborative approach with genuine desire to progress.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the management of a portfolio of audit clients.
• Leading audits in the field from planning through to completion under Manager/Partner supervision.
• Identifying audit risks and contributing to effective audit strategies.
• Ensuring audit work is completed in line with professional standards and firm methodology.
• Reviewing the work of junior team members and providing constructive feedback.
• Coaching and supporting trainees and seniors in their development.
• Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a day-to-day contact.
• Assisting with the financial management of audit engagements.
• Supporting business development and firm-wide initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Leadership potential

Client relationship management

Collaborative approach

Education

ACA/ACCA (or equivalent)

Job description

Audit Associate Manager

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Belfast

Description

Sumer Northern Ireland is one of the region’s leading accountancy and business advisory practices and part of the Sumer Group, the UK’s fastest-growing network of professional services firms dedicated to supporting SMEs.

Across the group, more than 2,500 specialists share a common ambition: to deliver trusted, high-quality advice while retaining the personalised, partner-led approach that sets us apart.

At Sumer NI, we are known for our hands‑on, proactive approach to audit and our strong relationships with clients across a wide range of industries. Our people are central to our success, which is why we invest heavily in learning, development and career progression at every level of the firm.

The Role

We are looking for an ambitious Audit Associate Manager to join our growing Northern Ireland audit team. This role is ideal for either a newly qualified or experienced auditor who is ready to take the next step in their career.

You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality audits, leading sections of engagements, and supporting the development of junior team members while continuing to build your own technical and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the management of a portfolio of audit clients
• Leading audits in the field, from planning through to completion under Manager/Partner supervision
• Identifying audit risks and contributing to effective audit strategies
• Ensuring audit work is completed in line with professional standards and firm methodology
• Reviewing the work of junior team members and providing constructive feedback
• Coaching and supporting trainees and seniors in their development
• Building strong working relationships with clients and acting as a key day‑to‑day contact
• Assisting with the financial management of audit engagements
• Supporting business development and firm‑wide initiatives

The Person

• ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) qualified or newly qualified
• Proven experience in corporate audit, including managing audit engagements
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build long‑lasting client relationships
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective client relationships
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• An interest in developing leadership and people‑management skills
• Commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
• A collaborative approach and a genuine desire to progress

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits, including pension, benefits hub, and an agile working policy
• Continuous training and development opportunities, as well as mentoring and coaching from senior staff
• Diverse and inclusive culture, working with colleagues from different backgrounds and perspectives
• Strong social responsibility ethos, supporting various charities and community initiatives
• Fun and friendly atmosphere, with social events and team building