Audit Assistant Manager in Manchester

Audit Assistant Manager in Manchester

Manchester Full-Time 40500 - 49500 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Broadgate

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead audits, manage client portfolios, and mentor junior team members.
  • Company: Dynamic audit firm in Manchester with a focus on growth and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Private medical insurance, enhanced family leave, and ongoing professional development.
  • Other info: Flexible hybrid working model with excellent career progression opportunities.
  • Why this job: Take your audit career to the next level while making a real impact.
  • Qualifications: ACA, ACCA or equivalent; strong audit experience and leadership skills.

The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.

Lead Audits, Develop Your Career and Make an Impact An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit Assistant Manager to join a growing and ambitious audit team in Manchester.

This role offers the opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of commercial businesses, owner-managed companies and charities, while supporting the delivery of audit engagements, developing junior team members and building strong client relationships.

Working closely with Audit Managers, Directors and Partners, you'll play an important role in delivering high‑quality audit services and contributing to the continued success and growth of the audit practice.

The position operates within a flexible hybrid working model, with regular presence across the Manchester office, client sites and the wider Greater Manchester and North West audit region.

The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious audit professional looking to take the next step in their career.

You'll gain exposure to a diverse client base while strengthening your leadership, technical and client management skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the planning, execution and completion of audit assignments
  • Manage a portfolio of audit clients alongside Audit Managers and Partners
  • Act as a key point of contact for clients throughout engagements
  • Review audit work prepared by junior team members
  • Coach, mentor and train trainees and audit seniors
  • Support audit delivery to ensure quality and compliance standards are met
  • Assist with budgeting, resourcing and engagement planning
  • Manage multiple assignments and deadlines effectively
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships
  • Identify opportunities to provide additional services to clients
  • Contribute to networking and business development initiatives
  • Support Managers, Directors and Partners with ad hoc projects and strategic growth plans

About You You'll be a proactive and commercially aware audit professional who enjoys working with clients, leading teams and delivering exceptional service.

  • ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
  • External audit experience gained within a professional practice environment
  • Strong post-qualified audit experience
  • Experience leading audit assignments and supervising staff
  • Excellent client-facing and relationship management skills
  • Strong technical audit and accounting knowledge
  • Experience reviewing work prepared by junior colleagues
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
  • Experience working with commercial businesses, owner-managed companies and charities
  • Exposure to business development and networking activities
  • Strong commercial awareness and problem‑solving skills
  • What's on Offer
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Enhanced family leave policies
  • Life assurance and Death in Service benefits
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Hybrid and agile working environment
  • Modern office facilities
  • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
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Audit Assistant Manager in Manchester employer: Broadgate

As a leading fintech in the cross-border payments sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and innovative work environment where compliance is viewed as a vital component of our infrastructure. Our London-based team enjoys a hybrid working model, competitive salary packages, and equity options, alongside opportunities for professional growth and direct collaboration with senior leadership. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a role that empowers you to shape compliance strategies across multiple jurisdictions.

Broadgate

Contact Details:

Broadgate Recruitment Team

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

Audit Management
Client Relationship Management
Team Leadership
Technical Audit Knowledge
Organisational Skills
Time Management
Problem-Solving Skills