Audit Assistant Manager

Audit Assistant Manager

Peterborough - Hybrid working (3 days home, 2 days office)

Competitive salary + excellent benefits

Are you ready to bring your external audit expertise to a role where your skills and perspective can make a real impact?

A well-established and highly respected accountancy practice is looking to recruit an Audit Assistant Manager to join its growing Peterborough team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified audit professional who enjoys leading teams, managing client relationships and working on a varied portfolio of clients.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit assignments
, supporting managers and partners while supervising and developing junior team members.

The role offers strong exposure to audit leadership, client management and complex assignments
, providing a clear pathway for continued career progression within practice.

• Managing client correspondence and coordinating audit schedules
• Planning audit assignments and identifying key risk areas
• Preparing audit planning documentation and supporting budget preparation where required
• Managing and reviewing the work of seniors and junior team members
• Ensuring audit files are complete and review points addressed before submission to managers or partners
• Monitoring work in progress and communicating any issues relating to budgets or deadlines
• Supporting occasional advisory assignments where required
• Leading on complex audit areas across key engagements
• Monitoring fieldwork budgets and ensuring assignments are delivered efficiently
• Supporting clients with compliance matters including Companies House and corporation tax filing deadlines
• Building strong relationships with clients and identifying opportunities to support them with additional services

• ACA or ACCA qualified with experience leading audit assignments from planning through to completion
• At least 2 years' post-qualified experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and financial reporting standards including FRS
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• Experience supervising and mentoring team members
• Strong IT skills including Excel, Word and audit software
• Experience with accounting and audit systems such as Sage or Case Ware would be beneficial
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client service

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid working (3 days home, 2 days office)
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the option to buy or sell additional leave
• Employee recognition and reward programmes
• Clear progression opportunities and leadership development
• Employee Assistance Programme including wellbeing and counselling support
• A collaborative and supportive working environment

If you're an experienced audit professional looking to step into or develop further within an Assistant Manager role
, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.