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A leading and successful chartered accountancy practice based in Canterbury is searching for an Audit Assistant Manager to join their team as a key hire within this growing, highly regarded professional services firm. You will carve a pivotal role within this business overseeing the delivery of a quality audit and accounts service, while also leading the delivery of wide-ranging project work. \n Based in Canterbury, Kent, this is a highly regarded and successful mid tier chartered accountancy practice. The firm has a strong reputation for acting for wide-ranging individuals, directors & private clients, both UK based and overseas. While a quality compliance service is a key offering for the firm, it has also has a focus on delivering wider advisory and tax planning advice and the right professional will carve a key position advising this firms clients with excellent progression and development on offer. \n\n • Liaising with clients and managing client expectations.\n, • Organising and running accounting and audit assignments for the portfolio.\n, • Supervising and reviewing staff output, primarily accounts for audit production.\n, • Reporting directly to the Partner and attending client meetings.\n, • Reviewing accounts and corporation tax deliverables\n, • Working within an existing team of Managers and Partners to further develop and support the growth of the office and development of the team.\n\n RequirementsAudit Assistant Manager Canterbury \n \n\n • ACA/ ACCA qualified or qualified by experience\n, • Extensive audit experience, working within a Practice environment\n, • Confident and comfortable providing exceptional client service and delivery\n, • A dynamic approach - adapts quickly to change and is able to find smart ways to deliver the best result\n\n Benefits \n Audit Assistant Manager Canterbury \n\n • £50,000- £60,000 dependent on experience.\n, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.\n, • Hybrid and flexible working.\n, • One of the best benefits packages in the market.\n, • Please apply or contact Tristan Finch for a confidential conversation.\n, • \n, • \n\n

Audit Manager South East | Hybrid Working An established and highly regarded independent accountancy and advisory firm is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Manager to join its growing Audit team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional ready to take ownership of a varied portfolio, lead a high-performing team, and contribute to client growth and service excellence. As Audit Manager, you will manage a portfolio of audit clients, ensuring high-quality delivery, adherence to budgets and deadlines, and strong fee recovery. You’ll act as a key client contact while leading and developing your team. • Managing and developing a portfolio of audit clients, • Planning and allocating audit assignments to ensure efficient workflow, • Setting audit scope and budgets, briefing teams and monitoring progress, • Reviewing completed audit files prior to RI sign-off, • Ensuring compliance with professional standards and internal quality procedures, • Leading audit close-down and review meetings with clients, • Managing billing, fee agreements and resolving budget variances, • Identifying opportunities to improve audit efficiency and client service, • Supporting cross‑selling of wider firm services, • Ensuring AML, KYC and engagement compliance, • Setting clear objectives at the outset of each assignment, • Monitoring KPIs and providing regular, constructive feedback, • Coaching and mentoring Assistant Managers and junior team members, • Supporting recruitment and succession planning, • Running workflow meetings to ensure deadlines and service levels are met, • Building and maintaining your professional network, • Generating referrals from your client base, • Supporting pitches, networking events and sector initiatives, • Contributing to webinars, articles and thought leadership, • ACA or ACCA qualified, • Strong statutory audit experience within public practice, • Sound knowledge of ISAs and UK GAAP (IFRS desirable), • Experience managing a client portfolio and leading teams, • Academies sector experience desirable, • Strong accounts preparation skills, • Commercially aware, organised and detail-focused, • Excellent communication and client relationship skills, • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, • Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home), • 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy more, • Pension, life assurance, income protection and health cash plan, • Private medical insurance and wellbeing support, • Clear progression pathways and ongoing professional development, • Supportive, collaborative culture with strong community and ESG focus This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Audit Manager seeking a leadership role within a progressive, people-focused firm that values both technical excellence and long-term client relationships. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch. #J-18808-Ljbffr