Audit Assistant Manager

Job Title

Audit Assistant Manager

Location

London

Salary

£57,000 - £60,000

Our client, a highly regarded mid-tier professional services firm, is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Assistant Manager to join their Private Client team.

This team provides a broad range of audit, accounting, and advisory services to privately owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals. The successful candidate will work closely with Partners and Directors, supporting a growing portfolio of clients while delivering high-quality, value-added services.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a client-facing role with real responsibility, variety, and long-term progression.

What you will be doing as an Audit Assistant Manager

• Leading audits and preparing statutory accounts for UK and international groups under FRS102 & FRS105
• Acting as a primary contact for clients, supporting Engagement Partners
• Delivering value-added audit insights, including reporting on risk, controls, and financial performance
• Managing statutory and management accounts processes
• Providing technical accounting support on complex issues, including share schemes
• Collaborating with internal teams (tax, corporate finance, etc.) to deliver joined-up client service
• Managing deadlines across a portfolio of clients
• Budgeting, billing, and overall client engagement management
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing junior staff
• Supporting business development and networking activities
• Contributing to wider advisory work, including exposure to forensic accounting and business valuation

What you will need to succeed as an Audit Assistant Manager

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Strong audit and accounts experience gained within practice
• Proven experience managing a portfolio of clients
• Excellent knowledge of FRS102 & FRS105
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Commercially aware with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Experience with accounting/audit systems (e.g. CCH) is beneficial but not essential

Why join this firm?

• 35-hour working week with flexible core hours
• Hybrid working (up to 3 days from home)
• Competitive pension and benefits package
• 25 days annual leave plus additional flexible benefits
• Life assurance cover
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Profit share scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Support towards further qualifications (e.g. CTA or STEP)

What next?

The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply ASAP!

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