Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager

Job Description

TPF Recruitment are supporting a highly regarded and people-focused firm of Chartered Accountants in Newbury in their search for an Audit Assistant Manager to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established practice that has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality audit, accounts and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and not-for-profit organisations. The firm prides itself on its supportive culture, flexible approach to working and genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and career development.

This is a genuine Assistant Manager position (not a Senior role!), where you will play a key role in managing a small portfolio of audit clients, whilst supporting the development of junior team members.

The Role

• Leading audits for a varied portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.
  
• Planning and coordinating audit assignments to ensure work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
  
• Reviewing audit work prepared by junior team members and providing coaching and technical support.
  
• Managing audit fieldwork both on-site and remotely.
  
• Liaising directly with clients, developing trusted relationships and acting as a key point of contact throughout the audit process.
  
• Identifying risks and resolving technical audit and accounting matters.
  
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts in line with relevant accounting standards.
  
• Monitoring budgets, deadlines and project progress to ensure successful delivery.
  
• Supporting managers and partners with client advisory work and business development initiatives where appropriate.
  
• Contributing to the training, mentoring and performance development of junior staff.
  

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
  
• Previous experience working within a UK firm of Chartered Accountants.
  
• Strong audit experience, including planning, completion and file review responsibilities.
  
• Experience supervising, mentoring or reviewing the work of junior team members.
  
• Good working knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards.
  
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  
• Organised and commercially aware, with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
  
• A collaborative and proactive approach to client service.
  

Benefits

• Salary circa £48,000 - £57,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualification status
  
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
  
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
  
• Clear and achievable career progression opportunities.
  
• Ongoing professional development and technical training.
  
• Free parking.
  
• A strong focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing.
  

Please contact Joe Potter on 01882206677 (tel), 07386668225 (mob), joe@tpfrecruitment.com, or via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.

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Requirements
ACA or ACCA qualification, nearly qualified with practice experience. 2-3 years of auditing experience. Strong audit analysis and planning skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, and ideally CaseWare (accounts and audit). Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior team members. Up-to-date technical knowledge, including recent accounting standards developments. Familiarity with IFRS, ISA, US GAAP & GAAS preferred but not required. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders. Organized and capable of managing multiple tasks effectively. Team player with strong problem-solving abilities. Ability to perform well under pressure.