Audit Assistant Manager (Hybrid) Job at City, Manchester Full Time

Audit Assistant Manager

Manchester / Hybrid
Competitive Salary + Benefits

About the Firm

Our Client is a well-established, independent firm of Chartered Accountants, providing audit, tax and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of businesses.

With a collaborative culture and strong Partner-led approach, the firm offers excellent exposure, responsibility, and progression opportunities.

The Role

They are seeking an experienced Audit Assistant Manager to join their growing audit team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to step into a role with greater responsibility, client ownership, and team leadership within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Audit & Technical

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion

• Review audit files, working papers, and statutory accounts

• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and International Standards on Auditing

• Identify risks, controls, and areas for improvement

Client Management

• Act as a key point of contact for a portfolio of clients

• Build strong, long-term client relationships

• Lead client meetings and resolve queries efficiently

• Deliver insights and value-added recommendations

Team Leadership

• Supervise and review work of Audit Seniors and junior staff

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training

• Support performance development across the team

Planning & Commercial Awareness

• Manage audit budgets, timelines, and delivery

• Support Partners and Managers with planning and resourcing

• Ensure assignments are completed efficiently and profitably

About You

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

• Strong audit experience within a UK practice environment

• Proven experience supervising or mentoring junior staff

• Excellent communication and client-facing skills

• Organised, proactive, and commercially aware

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Hybrid and flexible working

• Clear progression to Manager level

• Exposure to a varied and interesting client base

• Supportive, Partner-led environment

Why Join?

This role offers more than just progression it provides real ownership, visibility, and impact within a respected independent firm.

If you re looking to step up into a role where your contribution is recognised and your career can accelerate, we d love to hear from you.