Audit Assistant Manager - #2111328

Audit Assistant Manager

Want to step into a role where you can make a real impact? Looking to develop your career with an established, growing firm?

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a reputable, independent accountancy practice with multiple offices across Central Scotland. Our client believes that great service comes from great people – where creating a supportive team is essential, and where new colleagues feel valued from day one.

About Our Client

Our client is a thriving, independent firm of Accountants and Business Advisors, operating across multiple offices in Central Scotland. They are trusted advisors providing clear insight, digital efficiency, and long-term support to their clients, working with owner-managed businesses, SMEs, large and multi-national businesses, and individuals.

The Team

Our client nurtures talent and offers training and development opportunities to ensure they get the best from their people. Working in smaller teams helps maintain personal relationships, with their values at the heart of everything they do.

About The Audit Assistant Manager Role

• Manage a varied client portfolio including entities in the following sectors: Technology, Health Care, Construction, Manufacturing and Charities. Clients range from corporate clients, owner-managed businesses, and group entities.
• Work closely with Responsible Individuals and audit managers, reviewing the work of junior staff prior to overall RI review, resolving queries wherever possible and providing constructive feedback.
• Lead own audits with minimal support.
• Manage and direct the audit process, taking responsibility for planning and co-ordinating the work.
• Liaise with clients to develop an understanding of the client's industry and the general business/economic regulatory environment.
• Guide the team in designing tests to ensure adequacy of controls/identify weaknesses in systems and make recommendations to clients.
• Develop less experienced staff, providing on-the-job training and assisting in their professional development.
• Liaise directly with clients, maintaining and building relationships to deliver a service that exceeds clients' expectations.
• Draft/review audit completion reports.
• Take responsibility for your own workload, including timely completion of audit work, ensuring work is completed within budget.
• Prepare statutory accounts and draft corporation tax computations.

About You

• Qualified ACCA/ICAS or equivalent
• At least 3-4 years' experience within audit, of which 1 year at a supervisory level
• People management experience
• Strong work ethic with commitment to deliver first class service
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Excellent technical knowledge and IT skills
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Can demonstrate a track record of success working within teams

The Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid, agile and flexible working practices
• Access to paid CPD training and payment of subscriptions to professional bodies
• Workplace Pension and 3 x Salary Life Cover
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Client referral bonus
• Opportunity to participate in Healthy Working Lives, ESG, or student mentoring groups