Role OverviewAs an Audit Assistant Manager, you will support the delivery of audit assignments across a portfolio of small and medium-sized businesses. You will take responsibility for planning, fieldwork, and completion stages of audits, while supervising junior staff and acting as a key point of contact for clients.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is confident managing audits in a smaller practice environment where flexibility and client interaction are essential.
Key ResponsibilitiesAudit Delivery*Lead audits from planning through to completion
*Prepare and review audit files in line with UK auditing standards (ISA)
*Identify audit risks and design appropriate testing procedures
*Ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory requirements
Team Supervision*Supervise and review work of audit juniors and semi-seniors
*Provide on-the-job training and feedback
*Support workload allocation across audit assignments
Client Management*Act as day-to-day contact for audit clients
*Attend client meetings and present findings where required
*Build and maintain strong client relationships, particularly with SMEs
Reporting & Compliance*Draft statutory accounts and audit reports
*Liaise with directors on audit findings and recommendations
*Ensure timely completion of assignments within deadlines
Skills & Experience Required*ACA / ACCA qualified or part-qualified (finalists considered)
*Strong UK audit experience in a practice environment
*Experience with SME clients across multiple sectors
*Good understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS (basic IFRS exposure sufficient)
*Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
*Strong communication and client-facing skills
Desirable Attributes (for a small firm environment)*Comfortable working in a hands-on, less structured environment
*Able to work independently without large team support structures
*Flexible and proactive approach to problem solving
*Willingness to support broader accounts and tax work when needed
What We Offer*Exposure to a wide variety of SME clients
*Direct access to senior management and decision-making
*Opportunity to progress quickly in a small firm environment
*Flexible working arrangements (where possible)
*Support for professional development (ACA/ACCA progression if applicable)