Assistant Audit Manager in Bury

Assistant Manager - Audit, Accounting & Advisory Key Details Location: Blackburn or Bury, Lancashire Salary: Competitive / Negotiable Working Pattern: Full-time, permanent Hybrid Working: Flexible hybrid working available Working Hours: Full-time, with weekly flexitime About the Role An established and growing accountancy practice is looking to recruit an Assistant Manager to join its expanding Audit, Accounting & Advisory team, based in either Blackburn or Bury. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA/ACCA-qualified accountant with strong external audit experience and some existing client or team management responsibilities, or an experienced Audit Supervisor looking to take the next step in their career. You will work with a varied portfolio of corporate clients and business owners, acting as a trusted adviser and delivering high-quality audit, accounts and advisory services. Around 75% of the role will focus on statutory audits, with the remaining time spent overseeing year-end accounts preparation and undertaking ad hoc advisory projects. The successful candidate will play an important role in managing client relationships, supporting the wider team and contributing to the continued development of the department. Key Responsibilities Manage and oversee statutory audit assignments for a varied portfolio of corporate clients. Review and deliver high-quality audit and accounts files within agreed deadlines. Oversee year-end accounts preparation and provide support on technical accounting matters. Prepare and review financial statements under FRS 102 and FRS 102 1A. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted adviser. Work closely with directors, partners and colleagues across the wider firm. Support the effective running of the audit department alongside other managers and assistant managers. Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency and internal processes. Identify training requirements and deliver technical training to junior team members. Prepare and manage realistic budgets for client assignments. Oversee client invoicing and support the timely collection of fees. Contribute to the ongoing development of the team and wider practice. Experience Strong experience working within an accountancy practice, ideally in an audit or mixed audit and accounts role. Previous client and team management experience, or significant experience at Audit Supervisor level. Experience managing and reviewing statutory audit assignments. Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting and accounting standards. Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements. Commercial awareness, including budgeting and client billing. Excellent communication and client relationship skills. Ability to manage workloads, support colleagues and work to deadlines. A proactive approach to identifying improvements and developing junior team members. Qualifications ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent. Strong external audit experience. Experience with FRS 102 and FRS 102 1A reporting requirements. Working Pattern & Flexibility Full-time, permanent position. Based in either Blackburn or Bury. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Weekly flexitime. Client site visits predominantly across Lancashire and North Manchester. Agreed overtime available.Salary & Benefits Competitive salary, dependent on experience. 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. Winter office closedown and flexible Easter break. 8% employer pension contribution. Death-in-service cover at four times annual salary. Income protection scheme. Private medical insurance options. Hybrid and flexible working. Free on-site parking. Firm-wide performance-related bonus. Enhanced family-friendly policies. Cycle-to-work scheme and additional flexible benefits. Extensive technical training and professional development. Mentoring and regular career development reviews. Opportunities for further progression within the 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. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for