Audit Assistant Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Audit Assistant Manager to join a highly respected and rapidly expanding accountancy firm based in the heart of London. This role offers you the chance to play a pivotal part in supporting a diverse portfolio of clients, helping them navigate complex challenges while developing your own expertise within a supportive and inclusive environment.

You will benefit from flexible working arrangements, generous holiday entitlements, and access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth. The organisation is committed to fostering a culture where every colleague feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. If you are looking for a role that combines technical challenge with genuine career progression and a strong sense of community, this could be the perfect next step for you.

What you'll do

As an Audit Assistant Manager based in London, you will play an integral role in ensuring the successful delivery of audit assignments from planning through to completion.

• Plan, perform, and complete audit assignments for a varied client base in accordance with established procedures and regulatory standards.
• Engage in regular discussions with clients to confirm progress, address any challenges encountered during audits, and ensure expectations are met with clarity and professionalism.
• Identify opportunities for added value or improvement arising from audit work undertaken, sharing insights with both clients and internal teams.
• Assist in the training and development of junior staff members by providing guidance, feedback, and on-the-job learning opportunities.
• Complete assessment forms for audit team members to support their ongoing development and performance management.
• Prepare draft accounts, reports, and completion memos, including identification of control weaknesses or areas for improvement, for review by senior managers.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across departments to ensure seamless delivery of audit services and maintain high standards of quality.
• Delegate tasks effectively within the audit team while maintaining oversight to ensure deadlines are met without compromising accuracy or compliance.
• Support the implementation of best practices within the audit function by contributing ideas for process improvements and knowledge sharing initiatives.

What you bring

To excel as an Audit Assistant Manager in this leading accountancy firm, you will bring significant experience from previous roles within professional services, ideally having worked extensively on UK-based audits. ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent), demonstrating a thorough understanding of UK auditing standards gained within a professional services environment.

• Proven experience conducting audits and preparing accounts for a range of clients within an accountancy practice setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to communicate clearly with both colleagues and clients at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise others effectively while delegating tasks appropriately across multiple concurrent assignments.
• Strong organisational skills allowing you to manage competing priorities efficiently without compromising attention to detail.
• Experience providing constructive feedback and training support to junior staff members as part of their ongoing development.
• A collaborative approach that fosters teamwork within diverse groups while maintaining focus on shared objectives.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards and confidentiality throughout all aspects of your work.
• Adaptability when responding to changing client requirements or evolving regulatory frameworks.

What sets this company apart

This organisation stands out as one of the UK's most trusted accountancy firms, a reputation built over more than a century by consistently delivering expert advice tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Employees enjoy access to an impressive array of benefits including private medical insurance, life assurance cover, generous pension contributions, season ticket loans for travel convenience, cycle-to-work schemes promoting healthy lifestyles, eye care support packages, shared parental leave options supporting family commitments, fully funded training towards further professional qualifications, as well as hybrid working arrangements that promote work-life balance. The company's dedication to diversity is evident through its active employee resource groups championing equity across all levels; everyone is encouraged not just to participate but also shape initiatives that foster belonging. With robust policies ensuring reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment processes, and beyond, this is an employer genuinely committed to creating safe spaces where every individual can flourish regardless of background or circumstance. Here you'll find not only opportunities for personal advancement but also meaningful connections within a community that values kindness, respectfulness, dependability, and above all, the power of working together toward shared goals.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
• Focus: External Audit
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Experience Level: Mid Management
• Location: City of London
• Industry: Banking
• Salary: Negotiable
• Job Reference: 0HR4TP-EF816D01

Date posted: 1 September 2025

Consultant: Bailee Apple