Job type
PermanentLocation
Peterborough (Hybrid)Working Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Audit Risk And ComplianceIndustry
Accountancy FirmsPay
Market salary + benefits package
Audit Assistant Manager – Leading National Practice, Peterborough (Hybrid)
Audit Assistant Manager – Leading National Practice
Are you an experienced audit professional ready to take the next step in your career? We’re supporting a highly respected national accountancy practice—part of a major international network—to recruit an Audit Assistant Manager for their growing Peterborough office. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a people‑first firm that genuinely invests in your development and empowers you to shape your career.
Why This Role?
You’ll be joining a business that places its people, clients, and communities at the heart of everything they do. With award‑winning training, supportive leadership, and a strong commitment to progression, this firm gives you the platform to thrive. You’ll work within a collaborative and ambitious audit team, focusing on much more than numbers—building strong client relationships, providing insight, and delivering real impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
As Audit Assistant Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading and reviewing audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring high‑quality delivery every time.
Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities include:
- Managing your own portfolio of clients and acting as a key point of contact.
- Leading planning, identifying risk areas, and ensuring audit evidence is robust.
- Delegating, supervising, and reviewing work of seniors and juniors.
- Monitoring progress, budgets, and timelines across your jobs.
- Supporting clients with broader business needs and providing occasional advisory input.
- Ensuring filing deadlines are met, including Companies House and corporation tax deadlines.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll bring solid technical expertise and a confident, people‑focused approach. Ideally, you will have:
- ACCA/ACA qualification with experience leading audits from planning to completion.
- Strong working knowledge of recent accounting standards (e.g., FRS 102; SORP).
- Proficiency with software such as Excel, Sage, CaseWare, and similar tools.
- Demonstrated supervisory skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Excellent communication, problem‑solving skills, and a commercial mindset.
What’s on Offer
This firm recognises talent and offers a package that genuinely supports you in and outside of work, including:
- Agile working with core hours and home‑working flexibility.
- 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 more.
- Competitive salary and structured career progression.
- Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme including counselling and virtual GP services.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're looking to join a forward‑thinking firm that values your expertise and gives you room to grow, we’d love to hear from you. This is a brilliant opportunity to accelerate your audit career within a supportive and ambitious environment.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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