Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager (Ad 2)

London - £60,000 - £65,000 + Hybrid Working + Outstanding Career Progression

Ready to take the next step in your practice career?

We're working with one of London's most highly regarded independent accountancy practices to recruit an ambitious Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager. This is an opportunity to join an exceptionally high-performing team that has built a reputation for technical excellence, developing talented accountants, and delivering outstanding service to an impressive portfolio of owner-managed businesses.

If you're ACA or ACCA qualified and looking for a role that combines audit, accounts and client advisory work, you'll be joining a firm where you'll be challenged, supported and given genuine opportunities to progress.

Working alongside experienced Managers and Partners, you'll take ownership of a varied client portfolio while mentoring junior team members and playing an integral role in the continued success of the department.

The Opportunity

As an Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager, you'll lead audit assignments from planning through to completion while also overseeing the preparation and review of statutory accounts. You'll enjoy a broad and varied workload, giving you exposure to audit, financial reporting and advisory projects across a diverse client base.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience within general practice while developing the leadership skills needed to progress into management.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Review the work of Audit & Accounts Seniors and trainees, providing coaching and technical support.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with clients, acting as a trusted day-to-day contact.
• Support the delivery of corporation tax and wider compliance work.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional advisory services and add value to clients.
• Work closely with Managers and Partners on more complex assignments and business development initiatives.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the team.

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Strong UK accountancy practice experience across both audit and accounts.
• Experience leading audits and reviewing accounts preparation.
• Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP and auditing standards.
• A strong academic and professional track record, ideally with first-time ACA or ACCA passes.
• Commercially aware, proactive and committed to delivering an exceptional client experience.
• An approachable leader who enjoys developing people as well as client relationships.

What's on Offer

• £60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Exposure to a high-quality portfolio of entrepreneurial and owner-managed businesses.
• The opportunity to work within one of the strongest and highest-performing teams in the market.
• Clear progression to Manager based on ability and performance.
• Ongoing technical and leadership development.
• Excellent benefits package and a collaborative, supportive culture.

If you're an ambitious Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager looking to join a firm where you'll work alongside exceptional people, gain exposure to high-quality clients and accelerate your career, we'd be delighted to speak with you in complete confidence.