Audit Assistant Manager

Are you an experienced audit professional ready to take real ownership of a client portfolio and play a meaningful role in shaping the direction of a growing practice team?

Based in Preston, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-regarded, forward-thinking accountancy firm where professional development, people, and quality of work are genuinely valued. You will manage a varied and engaging portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality audit and compliance services, whilst building strong, lasting relationships and contributing to a collaborative, ambitious team.

This role offers genuine career progression within a firm that invests meaningfully in its people.What You'll Be Doing

• Managing a portfolio of clients and preparing audit assignments for partner and director review, including accounts, tax, and briefing notes
• Coordinating compliance service delivery, ensuring client information is gathered efficiently and work is timetabled around client needs
• Planning audit assignments following partner and director briefing, agreeing fee budgets and completion deadlines in advance
• Ensuring compliance deadlines are met and liaising with tax colleagues to support effective planning
• Taking responsibility for appropriate resourcing of assignments, maintaining staff continuity where possible
• Identifying opportunities to introduce clients to additional relevant s...