Corporate Services (Audit) Assistant Manager

Trades Workforce Solutions; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Cambridge is seeking an Assistant Manager in its Corporate Services (Audit) team. Candidates should be ICAEW/ACCA qualified or nearing qualification and have relevant audit experience. The role involves leading small audit jobs, assisting with larger assignments, preparing accounts, and handling corporation tax matters. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team are essential, along with a willingness to travel. Study support may be available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven background in audit within a UK practice.
• Experience in client contact and audit planning.
• Good working knowledge of accounts preparation under UK GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead small audit jobs and assist on larger assignments.
• Prepare accounts and support on corporation tax matters.

Skills

Audit background

Client communication

Knowledge of corporation tax

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

ICAEW/ACCA qualification

Tools

CCH accounts software

Job description

Corporate Services (Audit) Assistant Manager (Cambridge)

We have an opportunity within our Audit team at Cambridge for an Assistant Manager who is recently ICAEW/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience. We are also open to considering applications from UK practice candidates who are within the final stages of studying for ICAEW/ACCA and are seeking to complete their professional training within an alternative practice. Study support will be considered, if applicable.

About the team

The Corporate Services team provide a wide range of audit and assurance services including the audits of limited company accounts (UK GAAP and IFRS), LLPs, charity and not‑for‑profit accounts. Further details are available on our website here.

The team’s client portfolio includes business clients across the spectrum from the very small to groups turning over several hundreds of million pounds. These include OMBs, subsidiaries of larger international groups, charities, pension schemes and LLPs. We act for a number of East Anglia’s most significant businesses, many household names, and also have other clients based locally, throughout the UK and internationally. This means we can offer you exposure to a broad and mixed portfolio of work.

The role

The exact type of work you undertake will depend upon your experience and competencies, but this role provides real scope to develop your existing skills. You will be expected to lead on small audit jobs and assist on larger audit assignments within the team as required (equating to approximately 65% of the role). You will also be required to prepare accounts and provide support on corporation tax matters for a variety of businesses.

Essential skills required

• A proven background in audit within a UK practice is essential as is front‑line client contact. Qualified to ICAEW/ACCA or by experience. A working knowledge of corporation tax would be helpful.
• Must be keen to be involved in all aspects of audit planning and have a good working knowledge of accounts preparation under UK GAAP.
• Experience of CCH accounts software would be advantageous, or other similar software packages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Self‑motivated, hard‑working, flexible and prepared to undertake some travel.