Hybrid Audit Assistant Manager: Lead Audits & Develop Talent

LHH Recruitment Solutions; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Progression to Manager

Training & development

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Coventry is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to lead audit engagements, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff. The role combines on-site oversight with remote fieldwork, reporting to Managers and Partners.

Ideal candidates hold ACA/ACCA, with strong practice audit experience and a proactive, collaborative approach. The position offers hybrid working and clear progression toward Manager level.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Strong audit experience within practice.
• Experience leading audits or significant sections of assignments.
• Confident reviewing work and supervising junior staff.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and accounts.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Proactive and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Managing on-site and remote audit fieldwork.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients during engagements.
• Reviewing audit work and providing feedback to junior staff.
• Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Ensuring audits are delivered on time and in line with standards.
• Assisting with risk assessment and planning processes.
• Coaching and supporting junior team members.
• Building strong and effective client relationships.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client management

Engagement delivery

Staff supervision

Audit standards

Education

ACA/ACCA

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Coventry is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to lead audit engagements, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff. The role combines on-site oversight with remote fieldwork, reporting to Managers and Partners.

Ideal candidates hold ACA/ACCA, with strong practice audit experience and a proactive, collaborative approach. The position offers hybrid working and clear progression toward Manager level.