Audit Senior/Assistant Manager: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Contract: Full‑time, permanent (part time will be considered)

Lead, mentor and make an impact as part of a friendly, growing team.

Are you an experienced auditor or corporate services professional looking for a role where you can genuinely shape client relationships, develop others and take pride in high‑quality work? We’re looking for a confident, proactive ACA/ACCA qualified /part qualified Senior or Assistant Manager to join our Corporate Services team in Bury St Edmunds.

If you enjoy variety, want real responsibility, and like working in a supportive environment where no two days are the same, this could be an excellent next step.

A bit about us:

Whitings LLP has deep roots in East Anglia, with long‑standing relationships across a diverse range of businesses. Our Corporate Services team delivers high‑quality audit, accounts and compliance services to clients from £5m turnover to significantly larger groups – and they value us for our professionalism, practicality and approachable style. We’re a close‑knit, friendly team who help each other grow. You’ll be part of a department that doesn’t just “do the audit” – across our team we also work with clients on accounts and tax matters, as well as projects such as ad hoc support, consolidations and management accounts. It’s a varied, interesting team to be a part of.

What you’ll be doing day‑to‑day:

• Leading or co‑leading audits from planning through completion for a wide range of businesses.
• Managing accounts preparation and tax compliance assignments, where this varied role is desired. We may be able to offer a pure audit role should this be preferred.
• Working closely with clients, visiting their premises and gaining a genuine understanding of how their business operates.
• Mentoring junior staff, providing guidance and reviewing their work to ensure files are complete and ready for review.
• Communicating clearly with clients about progress, issues and practical solutions.
• Taking pride in your work and in your client relationships, producing high‑quality working papers and well considered files.

Who we’re looking for:

• You’ll thrive in this role if you are ACCA/ACA qualified or part‑qualified with at least 3 years practice experience (post‑qualification experience is not necessary, just practical experience in audit. Candidates who are AAT qualified with relevant experience will also be considered).
• Have solid audit experience and strong attention to detail.
• Communicate confidently and professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Are self‑motivated, organised, and able to work well under pressure.
• Enjoy developing others and contributing to a positive team culture.
• Work well both independently and as part of a close, collaborative team.

What you’ll get from us:

• A friendly, supportive working environment where your development genuinely matters.
• Opportunities to take on special assignments and broaden your technical skillset.
• A structured support and development plan to help you progress as far as you aspire within Whitings LLP.
• The chance to work with long‑standing, appreciative clients across a wide range of industries.
• A market‑rate remuneration package aligned with your experience and expertise.

Core benefits:

• Generous annual leave (25 days per annum plus Bank Holidays – if studying this will be reduced to 20 days per annum with one additional day every 2 completed holiday years).
• Continued development including attending training courses, webinars, leadership, management development and continuing professional development programmes.
• Flexible working is encouraged and regularly reviewed.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay Policy.
• Enhanced Paternity Pay.
• In case of long‑term sickness or incapacity, income protection is provided.
• Life assurance.
• Paid study leave.
• Paid professional subscriptions.
• Health Shield cash back plan – for treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy etc (a more extensive list is available).
• Flu vaccinations.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Tax efficient pension (salary sacrifice).
• We have a wellbeing programme, which includes counselling and mental health support and legal advice.
• Team social events, fundraising and activities with other local offices.

Ready to take your next step? If you want a role where you can grow, mentor others, work closely with clients, and be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking firm, we’d love to hear from you.