Audit Senior/ Assistant Manager

Clark Wood Limited; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working – up to 3 days WFH

35-hour working week

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Profit-sharing plan

Discretionary bonus

Flexible benefits and family-friendly"

Job summary

Clark Wood Limited is partnering with a leading Inverness accountancy practice to recruit for an Audit Senior / Assistant Manager / Manager. The role covers managing audits from planning through to completion and working with a diverse client portfolio. You will mentor junior staff and build strong client relationships in a collaborative team.

The firm offers a hybrid working pattern with a smart progression path, discretionary bonus and a competitive salary package dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous external audit experience within an accountancy practice.
• ACA / ACCA / CA qualified, part-qualified or studying.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Able to manage deadlines and work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Managing and assisting with audits from planning through to completion.
• Working with a varied portfolio of clients.
• Building strong relationships with clients.
• Reviewing work and supporting junior team members depending on experience.
• Taking on increased responsibility as you progress.
• Working closely with Managers and Partners.

Skills

Strong communication

Client-facing

Deadline management

Education

ACA / ACCA / CA qualified, part-qualified or studying

Job description

• Location: Inverness
• Sector: Audit and Business Services , Audit & Assurance , Accounts & Audit
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: Competitive
• Contact: Hannah Dolan
• Contact email: [e-mail]
• Contact phone: [phone]
• Published: 1 day ago
• Expiry date: 2026-11-11
• Startdate: 2026-09-29
• Consultant: Hannah Dolan

Audit Senior / Assistant Manager / Manager – Inverness

Clark Wood are working with a leading accountancy practice in Inverness who are looking to grow their Audit team and are open to candidates from Senior through to Assistant Manager / Manager level.

This is a great opportunity for someone with external audit experience who wants to develop their career within a supportive firm, with plenty of client exposure and genuine scope for progression.

The Role

• Managing and assisting with audits from planning through to completion
• Working with a varied portfolio of clients
• Building strong relationships with clients
• Reviewing work and supporting junior team members depending on experience
• Taking on increased responsibility as you progress
• Working closely with Managers and Partners

The Candidate

• Previous external audit experience within an accountancy practice
• ACA / ACCA / CA qualified, part-qualified or studying
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Able to manage deadlines and work effectively as part of a team

What’s On Offer?

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 35-hour working week
• Hybrid working – up to 3 days WFH
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Profit-sharing plan
• Discretionary bonus
• Flexible benefits and family-friendly policies
• Excellent career progression