About this role
Ready to move beyond senior-level audit work? This role offers an experienced auditor the chance to take on genuine management responsibility within an expanding independent firm, with a clear route towards Audit Manager.
You will lead smaller assignments in your own right while gaining valuable exposure to larger and more complex audits alongside Managers and Partners. It's a role designed to build your confidence in managing clients, reviewing work and leading assignments, giving you the experience needed to take the next step in your career.
Job Title: Audit Assistant Manager
Job Type: Perm
Location: Camberley
Salary: £50,000 – 60,000
Reference no: 16105
Audit Assistant Manager – Benefits
25 days holidayHybrid workingFlexible working arrangementsClear progression towards Manager and beyondOngoing professional developmentSupportive leadership teamBroad exposure to a varied client base
Audit Assistant Manager – About The Role
This position sits between Senior and Manager level, giving you the opportunity to take on greater ownership while continuing to work alongside experienced senior colleagues. You will run smaller audits from planning through to completion and become increasingly involved in reviewing work and managing client relationships.
For larger assignments, you will work with Managers and Partners, gaining exposure to more complex work and developing your technical and leadership skills. As your experience grows, you will be given increasing responsibility with the aim of progressing into a full Manager position.
Key responsibilities:
Take the lead on smaller audit assignmentsWork alongside Managers and Partners on larger and more complex engagementsPlan audits and coordinate fieldwork through to completionReview audit files and ensure compliance with relevant UK accounting standardsAct as a day-to-day contact for audit clientsSupervise and review the work of junior team membersAssist with budgets, planning and assignment schedulingKeep assignments on track against agreed deadlinesContribute to maintaining and improving audit qualityBuild the experience and client management skills required for progression to Manager The successful Audit Assistant Manager will have:
ACA or ACCA qualified Strong UK external audit experience within practice Experience supervising or reviewing audit work Good technical knowledge of FRS 102 and UK GAAP Confident client communication skills Strong organisational and leadership potential Ability to manage multiple assignments Commercial awareness and proactive mindset Full right to work in the UK
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.
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