Audit Assistant Manager
9 days ago
London
We are partnering with a highly regarded, award-winning tax, accountancy and business advisory firm in Central London to recruit an ambitious Audit Assistant Manager for their Corporate Audit team. This is a classic UK practice audit role offering a clear pathway to Manager and beyond. The firm is known for its partner-led, relationship-driven approach, high technical standards and a genuinely nurturing environment where people are encouraged to grow their careers over the long term. You will be joining a collaborative team that combines strong technical capability with a down-to-earth, people-focused culture. The Opportunity As Audit Assistant Manager, you will manage a varied portfolio of corporate audit clients, taking responsibility for: Leading audits from planning through to completion under UK GAAP Managing on-site teams and reviewing the work of more junior staff Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies Overseeing basic corporation tax computations/returns as part of year-end work Providing practical guidance on regulatory matters (including tax, VAT, UK company law and principles of good governance) Acting as a key point of contact for your clients, ensuring excellent service and timely delivery Supporting local partners with ad hoc projects and advisory work as required This role will suit someone already operating at Assistant Manager level, or a strong Senior / Supervisor who is ready to step up and take on more managerial responsibility. What Were Looking For From an agency perspective, our ideal candidate will bring: Background: Strong, recent experience in UK practice (mid-tier, large independent or Big 4/Top 10) within audit and assurance Solid exposure to owner-managed businesses, SMEs or mid-market corporates Technical & Professional: Fully qualified ACA or ACCA (or equivalent) essential Confident in delivering audits under UK GAAP Comfortable preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and basic corporation tax computations Leadership & Client Skills: Proven experience supervising juniors on-site and coaching/developing team members A client-focused mindset with strong communication and relationship-building skills Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines, maintaining high quality of work Personal Attributes: Collaborative, approachable and professional Commercially aware with a proactive, solutions-oriented outlook Ambitious and keen to progress towards Manager level in the near term Why This Role? From a recruitment perspective, this is an excellent move for an Assistant Manager or experienced Senior looking for: A clear career pathway towards Manager with structured development A genuinely people-centred culture supportive, collaborative and non-hierarchical Exposure to interesting, often complex client work with strong partner access A balanced approach to hybrid and flexible working via a mature smarter working framework Rewards & Benefits The firm offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension scheme Life assurance (4x salary) Employee referral bonus scheme Employee benefits portal (cashback and retail discounts) Extensive learning and development opportunities (technical and soft skills) Career coaching and clearly defined progression pathways Regular social events and colleague-led working groups How Well Represent You As your agency, we will: Present your profile in a way that highlights your audit leadership, client-handling skills and promotion potential Advise you on how your background aligns with the firms expectations at Assistant Manager level Support you throughout the process from CV positioning and interview preparation through to offer negotiation and onboarding If you are an ACA/ACCA-qualified auditor in London (or relocating) looking for a progressive, people-focused firm and a genuine step up in responsibility, this Audit Assistant Manager role is an excellent next move. TPBN1_UKTJ