Audit Assistant Manager

4 days ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom SW Group Full time
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 are seeking a talented individual to join our fast growing Audit team of over 50 individuals based in our Southampton office.  

Our Southampton team support a diverse range of businesses ranging from listed and PE backed businesses to privately owned entities as well as not for profit organisations. 

Our clients cover a range of sectors predominantly based around the South Coast . You will be responsible for planning, performing and completing the audit process for each assignment working with a supportive manager group to deliver quality audits

As Audit Assistant Manager, your responsibilities will include among others

  • Regular discussions with the client to confirm progress, identify solutions to any hurdles and ensure reasonable expectations are met.
  • Assist and perform training of junior staff.
  • Complete assessment forms of audit team.
  • Perform work in accordance with audit and assignment procedures.
  • Prepare draft  audit report and completion memo (including identification of control weaknesses or areas of improvement) for review by manager
Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent
  • Demonstrable UK audit and accounts experience gained within a professional services firm.
  • Strong communication skills, both internally and directly with clients.
  • Demonstrable experience of supervising others and delegation of work.
  • Demonstrable ability to organise self and others, such that you can work on several different assignments at one time.
Additional Information

Additional Information

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

  • 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.



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