Contract: Permanent | Hybrid: 2-3 Days in Office

About the Role

A fast-growing, people-led accounting firm is seeking an Assistant Audit Manager to join its progressive and collaborative team. This is a firm committed to reshaping the audit experience for middle-market businesses.

The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing audit engagements from planning to final delivery, while also mentoring junior staff and cultivating strong client relationships. They will be joining a team that is commercially astute, deeply collaborative, and driven by a genuine passion for client success.

What sets this role apart is the firm's emphasis on trust, autonomy, and fresh thinking — with no micromanagement or red tape, just the freedom and support to grow.

The Work & Clients

The Assistant Audit Manager will engage with a variety of assurance assignments, often leading the on-site team and serving as the primary contact for both clients and junior team members. The client base spans multiple industries and consists largely of ambitious, mid-sized businesses seeking value beyond the standard audit checklist.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading assurance projects with a focus on quality

• Proactively identifying and resolving audit issues

• Coaching and supporting junior team members

• Driving improvements through smarter, leaner processes

There will also be opportunities to contribute beyond audit — including involvement in value-added advisory services that enhance the overall client experience.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified, with relevant post-qualification experience

• Have led audit engagements from start to finish

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in mentoring and client communication

• Be analytical and solution-oriented, with a high sense of ownership

• Show curiosity, ambition, and a willingness to challenge established norms

Experience with analytical review techniques or process improvement is a plus — the team welcomes individuals who seek to drive progress.

Tech & Tools

The firm champions smart working practices, utilizingcloud-based platforms, automated workflows, and digital-first tools — enabling professionals to focus on high-impact work instead of paperwork.

Benefits

• Hybrid working: 2-3 days in the office, with flexibility

• 26 days annual leave (with the option to buy more)

• Lifestyle and wellbeing benefits, including financial coaching, virtual GP, and an electric car scheme

• Career development through 300+ on-demand, in-house courses

• A supportive culture that champions inclusion, individuality, and innovation

• A flat-structured environment with no egos and no bureaucracy

About the Firm

This UK-based accounting firm — part of one of the largest global networks — is dedicated to becoming the premium adviser to the middle market. Its mission is rooted in bold thinking, authentic relationships, and a commitment to doing things differently.

The firm fosters a culture where individuality is valued, growth is real, and the journey is just as rewarding as the destination.