Audit Delivery Lead (Assistant Manager)

AAB; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AAB is seeking an Audit Advisor/Assistant Manager to join our External Audit team in Canterbury. You will lead audit engagements for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring high-quality assurance work and strong client relationships.

Essentially, you should hold ACA/ACCA/ICAS or equivalent, with newly qualified candidates welcome. This role offers a clear career path, supportive development, and exposure to growth opportunities within a national firm.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/ICAS or equivalent professional qualification
• Newly qualified candidates will be considered
• Experience in audit within practice
• Experience managing client relationships
• Strong technical accounting and audit knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities to tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Deliver planning, fieldwork and completion of audits in line with internal processes, professional standards, budgets and deadlines.
• Take responsibility for key aspects of engagements, managing delivery expectations and escalating issues early.
• Identify and undertake more complex audit areas during fieldwork, seeking guidance where appropriate.
• Review draft accounts and assist in resolving client queries.
• Attend and actively contribute to audit planning, progress and clearance meetings.
• Ensure audit work is completed accurately, efficiently and to required quality standards.
• Act as the client’s primary contact during audit fieldwork, building strong relationships.
• Support the management and development of a portfolio of clients.
• Build strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Deliver an efficient, proactive and responsive service to clients.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and involve relevant specialists.
• Support growth and retention of existing client relationships.
• Manage work delegated to junior team members and retain responsibility for delivery.
• Coach, mentor and support less experienced colleagues.
• Provide constructive feedback and encourage development.
• Demonstrate people management skills including delegation and motivation.
• Understand recoverability, budgets, WIP, lock-up and scope management.
• Assist with fee preparation and undertake complex WIP analysis.
• Contribute to profitability and efficiency of engagements.
• Maintain strong technical accounting and audit knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with quality control procedures and standards.
• Consult with Managers, Directors and Partners on technical matters.
• Keep up to date with professional developments and CPD requirements.
• Participate in tenders, proposals and presentations for new work opportunities.
• Support marketing and business development activities.
• Help develop opportunities from existing client relationships.
• Build professional networks for firm growth.

Skills

Audit execution

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Technical accounting

Newly qualified welcome

Education

ACA, ACCA, ICAS or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

AAB is seeking an Audit Advisor/Assistant Manager to join our External Audit team in Canterbury. You will lead audit engagements for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring high-quality assurance work and strong client relationships.

Essentially, you should hold ACA/ACCA/ICAS or equivalent, with newly qualified candidates welcome. This role offers a clear career path, supportive development, and exposure to growth opportunities within a national firm.