Audit Assistant Manager

Company Description At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary. Job Description We're seeking a talented person to join our Audit Team in Beaconsfield, who will be responsible for undertaking a wide variety of audit assignments to a high standard of technical competence, delivered with a good degree of autonomy, and within budget and client expectations. Our Beaconsfield office offers you the opportunity to work in a friendly sociable team environment with genuine opportunities to grow your career alongside the company growth strategy. You will have exposure to working across a varied client portfolio and a supportive and collaborative team. As Assistant Manager, Your Responsibilities Will Include Among Others Complying with the firm's operating procedures on all assignments to deliver a consistent, high quality output Regularly communicating with managers, Principals and other colleagues to update on progress with assigned work Timely and cost effective completion of tasks assigned, meeting deadlines and budgets to deliver an excellent standard of output with good fee recovery Training, mentoring and supervising more junior team members, supporting their growth as they progress through the firm Facilitating team work and spirit within the team Qualifications Must have an accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA) Have demonstrable audit experience gained within a professional services firm Have experience planning, undertaking and completing a wide variety of audit assignments under FRS 102 Have experience planning, undertaking and finalising a variety of statutory audit assignments, compliant with ISAs Be able to monitor costs against budget for clients Desired Previous experience planning, undertaking and completing a wide variety of accounts assignments under FRS 102 Section 1A and FRS 105, of varying sizes and complexity Previous exposure to IFRS Exposure to specialist audit assignments Benefits Competitive salary Private medical insurance Life assurance Pension contribution Hybrid working model (role dependent) Generous holiday package Option to purchase additional holiday Shared parental leave Fully funded training towards professional qualifications Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Eye care support We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance #J-18808-Ljbffr