Audit Senior / Assistant Manager

Si Recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £33k-£40k DOE

Company pension

Life assurance

Health and wellbeing app

Paid overtime

Sick pay (up to 13 weeks)

Study support

Job summary

Si Recruitment in Huddersfield is seeking an Audit Senior / Assistant Manager to join its Chartered Accountancy practice's expanding Audit and Assurance team. This is a progression-focused role for an experienced audit professional committed to high standards.

Lead audit assignments for SME clients from planning through to completion, prepare files, manage timelines, mentor juniors, and drive service improvements. ACA/ACCA with UK audit knowledge and 3+ years' experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Practice audit experience is essential.
• Ideally 3+ years in an Audit and Assurance team.
• ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or to be considered by experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK audit and accounting standards.
• Experience with SME clients across sectors.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Proactive approach with desire to develop professionally.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning to completion for SME clients.
• Prepare audit files and working papers to standards.
• Assist with audit planning and risk assessment.
• Interact with clients as a key point of contact.
• Prepare draft management reports and communicate findings.
• Supervise and mentor trainees and junior auditors.
• Deliver assignments within timescales and budgets.
• Identify process improvements and support business development.

Skills

Audit experience

UK audit knowledge

SME client experience

Communication skills

Mentoring juniors

Education

ACA/ACCA

Job description

Audit Senior / Assistant Manager

Location: Huddersfield

Salary: £33,000 - £40,000 DOE

The Opportunity

A well-established Chartered Accountancy practice in Huddersfield is looking to recruit an Audit Senior / Assistant Manager to join its growing Audit and Assurance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and progressive practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments for a varied portfolio of SME clients, from planning through to completion, with support from Audit Managers and Partners where required.
• Prepare audit files and working papers, ensuring assignments are completed accurately, efficiently and in line with professional and regulatory standards.
• Assist with audit planning, identifying key risk areas and ensuring appropriate audit procedures are carried out.
• Build positive working relationships with clients, acting as a key point of contact throughout the audit process.
• Prepare draft management reports and communicate audit findings to managers for review.
• Supervise, support and review the work of trainees and junior auditors, providing guidance and on-the-job coaching.
• Ensure assignments are delivered within agreed timescales and budgets, escalating any issues where appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit processes and contribute ideas to enhance client service.
• Support Audit Managers and Partners with ad hoc assignments, technical work and business development activities as required.
• Keep technical knowledge up to date and maintain compliance with current accounting and auditing standards.

About the Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in external audit within a UK accountancy practice and be looking to further their career within an established and expanding audit department.

They will also demonstrate:

• Practice audit experience is essential.
• Ideally 3+ years' experience working within an Audit and Assurance team.
• ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience will all be considered.
• Strong knowledge of UK audit and accounting standards.
• Experience working with SME clients across a range of sectors.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• A proactive approach and a genuine desire to develop professionally.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members would be advantageous.

Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Salary of £33,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance (death in service benefit).
• Access to a health and wellbeing app.
• Up to 13 weeks' company sick pay.
• Paid overtime.
• Discounted town centre parking.
• Professional subscription fees paid.
• Study support and ongoing professional development where appropriate.

Working Environment

The practice operates predominantly from its Huddersfield office, reflecting its strong commitment to mentoring, training and developing apprentices and trainees. Employees benefit from direct access to directors, exposure to a varied client portfolio and clear opportunities for career progression within an established and growing Audit and Assurance department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Audit Senior who is ready to step into an Assistant Manager position, or an existing Assistant Manager looking to continue their progression within a supportive and forward-thinking practice.