Practice - Audit Assistant Manager

Location Manchester
Discipline: Accounting
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 5287

Audit Assistant Manager – Manchester, Greater Manchester

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time | Audit Assistant Manager
Industry: Chartered Accountancy / Audit, Advisory, Tax
Salary: £40,000 – £47,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)

About the Role

We’re representing a fast-growing, advisory-led professional services firm who due to continued expansion, are seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to support the delivery of high-quality audit assignments across a diverse portfolio of mid-market clients. The firm has achieved exceptional year-on-year growth, supported by a client satisfaction score of over 98% and a strong, collaborative culture. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified auditor to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking, ambitious environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day audit delivery, ensuring assignments are completed to a high standard and within agreed timelines

  • Apply a strong working knowledge of ISAs and relevant frameworks such as FRS 102 and IFRS, escalating complex technical matters when required

  • Act as the main client contact during audit fieldwork, building strong relationships and resolving queries efficiently

  • Prepare complete and accurate audit files, ensuring readiness for managerial review

  • Review junior team members’ work, provide constructive feedback, and support their professional growth

  • Assist in drafting completion documents and financial statements under supervision

  • Participate in audit close-down meetings and contribute to discussions on findings and improvements

  • Support and mentor junior staff through training, coaching, and progress reviews

  • Maintain CPD compliance in line with professional standards (minimum 40 hours annually)

  • Manage multiple audit engagements effectively, meeting deadlines and maintaining quality

  • Assist with client onboarding and offboarding in accordance with AML procedures

  • Identify opportunities to cross-sell the firm’s wider service offerings

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • ACA / ACCA qualified or part-qualified with significant audit experience

  • Minimum 3 years’ audit experience within a professional practice environment

  • Proven track record managing varied audit engagements and maintaining client relationships

  • Strong technical understanding of ISAs, UK GAAP, and FRS 102

  • Excellent communication and time management skills

  • Proactive, adaptable, and client-focused with strong attention to detail

  • Confident working autonomously while contributing effectively to a team environment

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Competitive salary of £45,000 – £55,000 depending on experience

  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Additional day off for your birthday

  • Annual bonus scheme

  • Health cash plan (post-probation)

  • Enhanced parental pay policies

  • Company sick pay

  • Perkbox subscription

  • 1 paid professional membership or subscription

  • Cycle-to-work scheme

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Company pension scheme

  • Supportive, growth-focused environment with clear career development opportunities

For more information please contact:

Carly Dunn
Divisional Talent Manager
T: 07706 309606
E: carly@supreme-ss.com