Audit Assistant Manager

Audit Assistant Manager – ACCA Careers

3 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants

We are looking to recruit ambitious qualified or part-qualified auditors to join our rapidly expanding Audit team.

This is a great opportunity to join one of the South West's largest and fastest growing audit teams, responsible for auditing a variety of clients from large corporates and rapidly expanding owner‑managed businesses through to academy schools and charities.

The role will enable you to take full advantage of our hybrid working model, whether you're working from our brand‑new flagship offices, from home, or at client sites. We support you to achieve the right balance of flexibility while delivering excellent client service.

Outside the normal day job, there will be plenty of opportunities to help you progress to Manager, such as supporting our business development programme and enrolling in our management development training sessions.

You will have the support and guidance of an approachable senior management team to help you achieve your long‑term career goals.

• Leading and executing audits and other assurance engagements from planning to completion under UK GAAP
• Building strong relationships with your clients and ensuring a quality service is delivered
• Developing and coaching trainees into accomplished business advisors

• ACA/ACCA Qualified or Part Qualified (or equivalent) – we can provide full study support if required
• Experienced at taking responsibility for a range of audit assignments
• Excellent communicator who enjoys building relationships with clients
• Well organised with strong attention to detail
• Real team player who wants to contribute to the overall success of Bishop Fleming
• Able to access transport and hold a full driving licence

Bishop Fleming is an award‑winning and certified Great Place to Work® provider of Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory services in the South West and West Midlands. With a turnover of £48m, the firm grew almost 15% over the last 12 months and is ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid‑Tier Power Index. It is also the largest provider of audit services to multi‑academy trusts.

From owner‑managed businesses, SMEs, and large businesses to entrepreneurs and private individuals, we offer full services across a diverse range of sectors. We are a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries.

With nine offices and over 500 people, we have the capacity to meet our clients’ needs across private clients, schools, charities and the public sector.

• Competitive holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas off
• Hybrid working
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Simply Health cashback plan with 24/7 online GP service and counselling
• Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts
• Yulife employee wellbeing app
• Social events with active social committees
• Numerous opportunities for development

We welcome applicants who would like flexibility in their working arrangements, including working from home or part‑time, to accommodate parent or carer responsibilities, further studies, and activities outside of work.

We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone is given equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated fairly with respect and differences are understood and celebrated. Our more varied workforce supports broader expertise and greater innovation.

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to a safe compliance environment, we carry out background checks on all successful applicants, including verification of references, confirmation of right to work in the UK, and, where applicable, a standard or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing date: 30th Jan 2026

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Accounting