Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager

Newbury, United Kingdom | Posted on 29/10/2026

TPF Recruitment are supporting a highly regarded and people-focused firm of Chartered Accountants in Newbury in their search for an Audit Assistant Manager to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to joina well-established practice that has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality audit, accounts and advisory services to a diverse portfolio ofowner-managed businesses, SMEs and not-for-profit organisations. The firm prides itself on its supportive culture, flexible approach to working and genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and career development.

This is a genuine Assistant Manager position (not a Senior role!), where you will play a key role in managing asmall portfolio of audit clients, whilst supporting the development of junior team members.

• Leading audits for a varied portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.
• Planning and coordinating audit assignments to ensure work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Reviewing audit work prepared by junior team members and providing coaching and technical support.
• Managing audit fieldwork both on-site and remotely.
• Liaising directly with clients, developing trusted relationships and acting as akey point of contact throughout the audit process.
• Identifying risks and resolving technical audit and accounting matters.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts in line with relevant accounting standards.
• Monitoring budgets, deadlines and project progress to ensure successful delivery.
• Supportingmanagers and partners with client advisory work and business development initiatives where appropriate.
• Contributing to the training, mentoring and performance development of junior staff.

• Previous experience working within a UK firm of Chartered Accountants.
• Strong audit experience, including planning, completion and file review responsibilities.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or reviewing the work of junior team members.
• Good working knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organised and commercially aware, with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Acollaborative and proactive approach to client service.
• Salary circa £48,000 - £57,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualification status
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Clearand achievable career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and technical training.
• Free parking.
• Astrong focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing.