Audit Assistant Manager

1 week ago

Devon England, United Kingdom Hays Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

Your new company

Our client is a leading independent firm of chartered accountants and business advisers in the South West. With a team of nearly 1,000 professionals across multiple offices, they combine the scale to deliver complex, high-profile work with a supportive, people-focused culture. Recognised nationally as a Great Place to Work, they rank among the UK's Best Workplaces for Development, Wellbeing, Women, and Professional Services. Their commitment to learning and progression is reflected in strong trainee success rates and top apprenticeship rankings. Proudly independent yet part of a global network, our client offers opportunities to collaborate internationally while building a rewarding career locally.
Your new role

  • Plan and deliver statutory audits for corporate clients
  • Lead complex audit assignments and manage on-site teams
  • Ensure compliance with procedures and maintain quality standards
  • Support managers and partners on technical and ad hoc projects
  • Supervise and mentor junior team members
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships
  • Prepare audit work for manager/partner review
  • Identify issues and propose practical solutions
  • Manage a small client portfolio (where applicable)

What you'll need to succeed

  • ACA or ACCA qualified
  • Proven statutory audit experience in practice
  • Ideally experienced in group audits and consolidated accounts (UK FRS 102 / IFRS)
  • Full UK driving licence and own transport
  • Highly organised with ability to manage workload effectively
  • Strong interpersonal skills and client-focused approach
  • Professional, discreet, and reliable
  • Comfortable using audit software and digital accounting tools

What you'll get in return

  • Pension scheme
  • Group life assurance (up to 4x salary)
  • Income protection
  • Health cash plan for everyday healthcare costs
  • Option to buy 5 extra holiday days
  • Counselling and family support services
  • Virtual GP access for you and family
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Shopping and gym discounts via Medicash Extras
  • Gifts for career and family milestones
  • One paid volunteering day per year
  • Emergency funding through charitable foundation

What you need to do now

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