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Your new company

A top 50 accountancy firm with a strong reputation for technical excellence and staff development. This is a forward-thinking practice with a collaborative culture, offering a clear pathway to progression and a genuine focus on work-life balance.

Your new role

As Audit Assistant Manager, you’ll lead audits for a range of clients, including FCA-regulated entities, pension schemes, and group structures with turnovers up to £250m. You’ll manage audit teams, oversee planning and completion stages, and contribute to client meetings and governance discussions. You’ll also begin to build your own portfolio, with support to develop into a full Manager role.

What you'll ideally need to succeed

• Leading audits from planning to completion with minimal supervision.

• Preparing statutory and consolidated accounts under FRS 102 and IFRS.

• Supervising and mentoring junior staff, providing technical guidance and training.

• Liaising with tax teams on corporation tax computations.

• Attending client close meetings and drafting management recommendations.

• Progressing to manage a small portfolio of clients alongside senior audit work.

What you'll get in return

• ACA or ACCA qualified.

• Experience in a UK chartered practice, with exposure to group audits, FCA entities, LLPs, and pension schemes.

• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102, FRS 105) and ideally IFRS.

• Confident communicator with leadership potential and a proactive mindset.

What you need to do now

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