Full job descriptionAssistant Audit Manager
Blackburn
Hybrid Working
£45,000-£55,000
Achieve Professionals is recruiting an Assistant Audit Manager on behalf of an established and growing firm of business advisers in the North West.
Working with a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, you will take a leading role in delivering audit assignments, building client relationships and developing junior colleagues. This is an opportunity for an experienced audit professional looking to take on greater responsibility within a firm that supports career progression.
The Role
Working closely with Audit Managers, Directors and Responsible Individuals, your responsibilities will include:
*Supporting the planning, delivery and completion of audit engagements within agreed budgets and deadlines.
*Leading audit fieldwork on-site and remotely, identifying key risks and overseeing appropriate testing.
*Managing complex audit areas and reviewing financial statements, supporting records and audit working papers.
*Supervising audit seniors and junior colleagues, providing practical guidance, training and constructive feedback.
*Acting as a key client contact throughout assignments, managing expectations and communicating findings clearly.
*Assisting with audit reports, management letters and financial statements.
*Monitoring workloads, resources and work in progress to support effective team performance.
*Contributing to improvements in audit processes, systems and technology.
*Supporting business development through client relationships, referrals and networking.
About You
You will bring experience of delivering external audits within an accountancy practice, alongside strong technical knowledge and a commitment to quality.
You should also demonstrate:
*Experience leading audit fieldwork and reviewing the work of junior colleagues.
*The ability to manage several assignments and competing deadlines.
*Confident communication skills and a professional, approachable manner with clients.
*A supportive approach to coaching and developing others.
*Commercial awareness, attention to detail and sound judgement.
*A proactive approach to improving processes and resolving issues.
Travel to client sites will be required.
What’s on Offer?
*Salary dependent on experience.
*Hybrid working.
*33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays.
*Pension with a salary sacrifice option.
*Learning and development opportunities to support professional qualifications and career progression.
*Simplyhealth and additional wellbeing support.
*Electric car scheme, with free workplace charging.
*Cycle to Work scheme.
*Free independent mortgage advice.
*Employee and client referral reward schemes.
*Regular team and firm-wide social events.