Audit Assistant Manager

Newcastle upon Tyne Permanent £46,000 - £47,000 per year View Job Description
Become a critical bridge between senior leadership and audit teams, coordinating complex financial reviews while ensuring rigorous compliance with UK accounting standards and regulatory requirements. With a strategic approach, you'll lead cross-functional teams through comprehensive financial examinations, synthesising detailed insights to support client's financial governance and risk management strategies at a leading professional services firm.
  • Opportunity to join one of the UKs largest accounting practices
  • Top 10 accounting firm offering top progression and top opportunities

About Our Client

A distinguished mid-tier professional services powerhouse headquartered in the heart of London, this prestigious UK accounting and advisory firm stands as a beacon of excellence in financial consulting. Renowned for its strategic approach to audit, tax, and advisory services, the organisation boasts a robust client portfolio spanning FTSE-listed companies, dynamic mid-market enterprises, and innovative private businesses across multiple sectors. With a strong commitment to professional development, the firm offers an exceptional environment for ambitious financial professionals seeking to elevate their careers, supported by a collaborative culture that champions technical expertise, cutting-edge insights, and transformative client solutions.

Key distinguishing features include:

  • A distinguished presence among the UK's top-tier accounting and professional services organisations
  • A forward-thinking approach that blends traditional financial expertise with innovative technological integration
  • A reputation for nurturing exceptional talent and providing comprehensive career progression opportunities
  • Deep expertise across critical sectors including financial services, technology, real estate, and private equity

Job Description

  • Manage and mentor junior audit teams across multiple engagements
  • Drive client relationships with professionalism and strategic insight
  • Coordinate complex audit projects with precision and efficiency
  • Execute comprehensive audit procedures for diverse client portfolios
  • Conduct rigorous financial analysis and risk assessments
  • Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and regulatory requirements
  • Develop detailed audit reports with actionable business insights
  • Evaluate internal control environments
  • Identify and recommend financial governance improvements
  • Support business development and client acquisition efforts
  • Maintain cutting-edge technical knowledge
  • Contribute to firm's quality assurance and methodological excellence

The Successful Applicant

  • ACA/ACCA qualified with 3-5 years audit experience in professional services
  • Strong academic background from top-tier university
  • Proven track record in financial services or mid-market audit
  • Advanced Excel and data analytics skills
  • Forensic attention to detail
  • Ability to synthesise complex financial information rapidly
  • Leadership presence that inspires junior teams
  • Communication that translates technical complexity into client-friendly insights
  • Networker who builds relationships effortlessly
  • Commercial awareness that goes beyond numbers
  • Problem-solver who anticipates challenges
  • Adaptable professional comfortable in fast-paced environments
  • Previous experience managing multi-disciplinary audit teams
  • Demonstrable impact through process improvements
  • Hunger to progress within a dynamic professional services environment

What's on Offer

Good salary

Clear progression

Access to the largest clients

Working collaboratively

Development prioritised

Lots of supporting benefits

Contact
Aaron Raven
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6702192
Phone number
+441618290454

Job summary

Job function
Audit & Advisory
Subsector
Practice (Audit) & Assurance
Sector
Business Services
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Aaron Raven
Consultant phone
+441618290454
Job reference
JN-032025-6702192