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Audit Assistant Manager | Leeds | £52,000 | Hybrid
Ready to step into Audit Management - without the burnout?
If you’re an ACA/ACCA qualified auditor who’s ready for more responsibility, more client interaction and a genuine route to Manager, this role gives you all of that without the usual compromises.
I’m working with a respected, growing practice in Leeds that treats audit as a priority area. You’ll manage your own portfolio, work closely with senior leaders, and join a firm where progression is mapped out, supported and actually delivered.
The Opportunity
*Lead a varied portfolio of audit clients from planning through to completion
*Build long-term client relationships
*Review and mentor junior team members
*Prepare statutory accounts
*Manage budgets, deadlines and workflow
About You
*ACA/ACCA qualified with 3 + years PQE
*Strong technical knowledge of UK audit & accounting standards
*Confident managing audits and reviewing junior work
*Excellent communication skills
*Full UK driving licence
What Makes This Firm Different
*Audit is a growth area
*Clear progression to Manager
*Partners who support your development
*Sensible team sizes
*Real autonomy from day one
What You Won’t Be Doing
*60-hour "busy seasons"
*Low-fee audits
*Waiting years for progression
*Carrying the workload of two people
What’s in It for You
£48,000-£52,000 DOE Hybrid working 36 days holiday 5% employer pension Enhanced family leave, sick pay & life assurance Genuine pathway to Audit Manager
Interested?
If you’re even half-curious, let’s talk confidentially. No CV needed. No pressure.