Audit Senior​/Assistant Manager St Edmunds

Audit Senior/Assistant Manager – Bury St Edmunds

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Contract: Full‑time, permanent (part time will be considered)

Are you an experienced auditor or corporate services professional looking for a role where you can genuinely shape client relationships, develop others and take pride in high‑quality work? We’re looking for a confident, proactive ACA/ACCA qualified /part qualified Senior or Assistant Manager to join our Corporate Services team in Bury St Edmunds.

If you enjoy variety, want real responsibility, and like working in a supportive environment where no two days are the same, this could be an excellent next step.

Whitings LLP has deep roots in East Anglia, with long‑standing relationships across a diverse range of businesses. Our Corporate Services team delivers high‑quality audit, accounts and compliance services to clients from £5m turnover to significantly larger groups – and they value us for our professionalism, practicality and approachable style.

We’re a close‑knit, friendly team who help each other grow. You’ll be part of a department that doesn’t just “do the audit” – across our team we also work with clients on accounts and tax matters, as well as projects such as ad hoc support, consolidations and management accounts. It’s a varied, interesting team to be a part of.

As our Senior/Assistant Manager in the Corporate Services Team, you’ll take ownership of delivering high‑quality work while supporting junior colleagues to develop their skills. The level of responsibility and client portfolio size will depend on the appropriate role based on your experience.

Broadly, your role will include:

• Leading or co‑leading audits from planning through completion for a wide range of businesses
• Managing accounts preparation and tax compliance assignments, where this varied role is desired. We may be able to offer a pure audit role should this be preferred.
• Working closely with clients, visiting their premises and gaining a genuine understanding of how their business operates
• Mentoring junior staff, providing guidance and reviewing their work to ensure files are complete and ready for review
• Communicating clearly with clients about progress, issues and practical solutions
• Taking pride in your work and in your client relationships, producing high‑quality working papers and well considered files

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Are ACCA/ACA qualified or part‑qualified with at least 3 years practice experience (post‑qualification experience is not necessary, just practical experience in audit. Candidates who are AAT qualified with relevant experience will also be considered)
• Have solid audit experience and strong attention to detail
• Communicate confidently and professionally with clients and colleagues
• Are self‑motivated, organised, and able to work well under pressure
• Enjoy developing others and contributing to a positive team culture
• Work well both independently and as part of a close, collaborative team

• A friendly, supportive working environment where your development genuinely matters
• Opportunities to take on special assignments and broaden your technical skillset
• A structured support and development plan to help you progress as far as you aspire within Whitings LLP
• The chance to work with long‑standing, appreciative clients across a wide range of industries
• A market‑rate remuneration package aligned with your experience and expertise

• Generous annual leave (25 days per annum plus Bank Holidays – if studying this will be reduced to 20 days per annum with one additional day every 2 completed holiday years)
• Conti…