Audit Assistant Manager

Audit Assistant Manager Are you an experienced audit professional looking to step into a role with increased responsibility and a clear pathway to management?

Do you enjoy leading audit assignments, supporting clients and developing junior team members within a collaborative practice environment?

This is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Assistant Manager to join a well-established accountancy practice in Stoke-on-Trent. You'll support the delivery of high-quality audits, manage day-to-day client relationships and play a key role in developing the audit team.

The Role

As Audit Assistant Manager, you'll support managers and partners while taking ownership of audit assignments and supervising fieldwork teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading audit fieldwork from planning through to completion on assigned engagements.
• Assisting with audit planning, risk assessments and audit strategies.
• Reviewing audit working papers and supporting documentation.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients during audit assignments.
• Supervising and supporting Audit Seniors, Semi Seniors and trainees.
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring audit work is delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Identifying audit issues and escalating matters appropriately.
• Assisting with the preparation and review of statutory accounts where required.
• Supporting managers with workflow planning, resourcing and client queries.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of audit processes and methodology.

This role offers excellent exposure to leadership responsibilities while continuing to build technical expertise.

About You

You'll be a capable and motivated audit professional ready to take the next step.

You will:

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Have strong external audit experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Be confident leading audit fieldwork and supervising junior staff.
• Possess solid technical knowledge of auditing standards and FRS 102.
• Have good communication skills and a professional client-facing approach.
• Be organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple assignments.
• Enjoy mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team development.
• Be keen to progress toward Audit Manager level over time.

The Firm

You'll be joining a modern and growing accountancy practice that:

• Works with a broad client base including owner-managed businesses and SMEs.
• Values quality, consistency and strong client relationships.
• Offers a supportive, approachable and collaborative culture.
• Invests in training, development and long-term progression.
• Supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Ongoing CPD and technical training.
• Leadership development and mentoring.
• Varied audit exposure across multiple sectors.
• Clear progression pathway to Audit Manager level.

The Opportunity

If you're an Audit Assistant Manager (or a strong Audit Senior ready to step up) looking for a Stoke-on-Trent-based role offering responsibility, development and flexibility, this is an excellent next step in your audit career.

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About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms .

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