Audit Assistant Manager

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Blackburn (OK); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED in Blackburn is seeking an experienced Audit Assistant Manager to join a growing accountancy practice. You will lead audit engagements, plan, execute and complete assignments, and supervise junior staff to deliver high‑quality results.

This role offers hybrid working, increasing responsibility, and exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients. You will build strong client relationships, support Managers and Partners, and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Working within an accountancy practice with strong audit experience.
• Proven ability to supervise and review junior staff.
• Qualified or working towards ACA/ACCA with good technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver audit assignments from start to finish.
• Work with Audit Managers and Responsible Individuals to meet high standards.
• Ensure audits comply with regulatory and professional standards.
• Review work of junior team members and provide coaching.
• Act as a key contact for clients and maintain strong relationships.
• Support Managers and Partners in delivery of client work.

Skills

Audit experience

Leadership

Client relationships

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager

Location: Blackburn

Salary: £48,000 - £56,500

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit Assistant Manager to join a growing accountancy practice in Blackburn.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious audit professional looking to take the next step in their career, working with a diverse portfolio of clients and taking greater responsibility for the delivery of high-quality audit engagements.

You will work closely with Audit Managers and Responsible Individuals, playing a key role in the planning, execution and completion of audit assignments, while also supervising and developing more junior members of the team.

What you will be doing as an Audit Assistant Manager

• Planning, coordinating and delivering audit assignments from start to finish
• Working closely with Audit Managers and Responsible Individuals to ensure audits are delivered to a high standard
• Ensuring all audit work complies with relevant regulatory and professional standards
• Reviewing audit work completed by junior team members
• Supervising, coaching and developing more junior members of the audit team
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout the audit process
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Identifying and resolving issues arising during audit assignments
• Managing multiple assignments and priorities effectively
• Supporting Managers and Partners with the delivery of client work
• Contributing to the continued improvement of audit processes and ways of working

What you will need to succeed as an Audit Assistant Manager

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
• Strong audit experience, ideally at Senior or Assistant Manager level
• A relevant professional qualification such as ACA or ACCA, or be working towards completion
• Good technical knowledge of auditing and relevant accounting standards
• Previous experience supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The confidence to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering high-quality work
• The ambition to continue developing their career within practice

Why join this firm?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Hybrid working
• A varied portfolio of audit clients
• Increased responsibility and client exposure
• Opportunity to develop leadership and people management skills
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Clear opportunities for further career progression

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Audit Senior or Assistant Manager who is ready to take on more responsibility and develop their career within a growing practice.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.