Assistant Audit Manager in Blackburn

Assistant Audit Manager in Blackburn

Blackburn Full-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead exciting audit projects and mentor junior staff while managing client relationships.
  • Company: Join a growing accountancy firm with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and 33 days' holiday.
  • Other info: Be part of a supportive team with regular social events and development opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment with excellent career progression.
  • Qualifications: Previous audit experience and strong leadership skills are essential.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

A growing accountancy and business advisory firm is seeking an experienced Assistant Audit Manager to join its audit team.

The role involves delivering high-quality audit services to a varied client portfolio, leading audit assignments and working closely with senior management.

You will supervise and develop junior staff, manage client relationships and ensure audits are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with professional standards.

Assistant Audit Manager Overview

Leading audit fieldwork on-site and remotely across a varied client portfolio.

Reviewing financial statements, accounting records and audit documentation.

Identifying key audit risks and completing appropriate testing.

Handling complex audit areas and reviewing working papers.

Supervising, mentoring and developing audit seniors and junior staff.

Monitoring workloads, deadlines, budgets and team performance.

Ensuring audit files meet internal quality and regulatory standards.

Acting as a key client contact and managing expectations throughout assignments.

Assisting with audit reports, management letters and financial statements.

Escalating significant issues to senior management or the RI.

Supporting process improvements and new systems or technologies.

Contributing to team resource planning, training and development.

Supporting business development, networking and professional relationships.

Assistant Audit Manager Requirements

Previous audit experience, ideally within an accountancy practice.

Strong technical knowledge of audit and accounting standards.

Experience leading audit assignments and handling complex areas.

Proven ability to supervise and develop junior team members.

Strong client relationship and communication skills.

Excellent organisational and time management abilities.

High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Commercial awareness and interest in business development.

Willingness to travel to client sites when required.

Assistant Audit Manager Salary & Benefits

£45,000 - £55,000 salary, dependent upon experience.

Hybrid working. 33 days' holiday, inclusive of bank holidays.

Pension with salary sacrifice option.

Health and wellbeing support.

Electric car scheme and onsite charging.

Cycle2Work scheme.

Learning and development opportunities.

Employee and client referral schemes.

Regular social events.

Excellent career progression within a growing and forward-thinking firm.​

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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We think you need these skills to ace Assistant Audit Manager in Blackburn

Audit Fieldwork
Financial Statement Review
Accounting Records Analysis
Audit Documentation
Risk Identification
Complex Audit Areas Management
Supervision and Mentoring