Audit Assistant Manager

Location Lancaster
Discipline: Accountancy Practice
Job type: Permanent
Salary: 50000
Contact name: Patrick Steven Bell

Contact email: pbell@genrec.co.uk
Job ref: PBASAUMGR823
Published: 4 months ago
Startdate: ASAP

​Join Our New Client's Dynamic Team: A Premier Network in Audit, Tax, and Consulting Services

Our client is part of one of the largest global networks offering audit, tax, and consulting services. They deliver innovative solutions and high-quality service, empowering middle-market businesses to excel. With a fast-growing presence and clear ambition, they aim to be the top advisor to the middle market globally. Their inspiring vision drives continuous improvement and success. If you're seeking a firm where you can grow and make a real impact, this opportunity is for you.

About the Department

Now is the perfect time to pursue a career in Audit with our client.

Audit is their largest and fastest-growing service line nationwide.

They provide extensive Audit services to a varied clientele, from Owner-Managed Businesses (OMBs) to large Public Limited Companies (PLCs). They believe in giving their team members exposure to a broad range of industries, ensuring a diverse and enriching experience.

Our client values transparency and support, focusing on personal development. They prioritize internal promotions, listen to career aspirations, and support both short- and long-term career goals.

About You

Are you ambitious and driven? Do you want your contributions to be recognized and valued? Do you enjoy building strong client relationships and making significant impacts? Are you seeking variety and challenges in your work? Do you aim to see your efforts rewarded and continually developed? The culture at our client's firm is their greatest strength, with many Senior Partners having started their careers at entry-level positions.

About the Job

As part of the Assurance team, you will provide on-site support for assignments, ensuring clients receive exceptional service.

Responsibilities:

  • Play a key role in Assurance teams, including opportunities to lead on-site work.

  • Execute assignments following pre-assignment instructions, ensuring thorough and efficient completion according to firm procedures.

  • Maintain high Assurance quality, contributing to internal and external quality assurance standards.

  • Report any compliance issues or contentious matters to the assignment manager, suggesting possible solutions.

  • Provide briefing, supervision, and "on the job" training for junior staff.

  • Serve as the day-to-day client contact, exemplifying excellent client service.

  • Stay informed about the firm’s specialist services and publications to add value to clients.

  • Review junior staff's work for thoroughness and completeness, conducting job appraisal reviews.

  • Compare actual time spent to budgeted time on assignments, performing review and completion procedures before manager review.

  • Enhance technical knowledge through reading and courses, meeting professional CPD requirements.

  • Attend staff meetings and training sessions, and assist in student recruitment, training, and marketing activities.

  • Perform other duties as required by the Line Manager or Head of Department.

Requirements:

  • ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).

  • Previous experience in Assurance tasks within a professional services firm.

  • Proven client handling skills and the ability to produce high-quality Assurances.

  • Desirable: Experience with analytical review approaches.

Opportunities:

  • Extensive internal training programs directed by a specialist team, covering key service lines, industries, and responsibilities, offering significant CPD opportunities.

  • Structured career path with potential to advance to Manager, Senior Manager, Director, and beyond.

  • Regular feedback and discussions to support career progression.

  • Specialization opportunities in sectors such as listed companies, not-for-profits, pensions, private equity, and financial services.

  • Internal and international secondment opportunities.

  • Participation in internal office and regional team events.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a firm that values growth, innovation, and excellence, apply today and join our client's team.

Not exactly what you are looking for? Here is the thing….

You will also know that if you are working in Accountancy, your skills and experiences are massively in demand. How many times are you messaged on LinkedIn about jobs from recruiters? All the time no doubt. 

The most effective service I offer, is also the simplest for you. Dont wait to spot the perfect rile, let me go out and find it for you.

Rather than you searching online to find the agency that is advertising something you might be interested in. If you contact me, we arrange to talk and I listen to exactly what you want and why you want it. Because I am connected to all the key decisions makers in every Accountancy business in the Northwest, I can make confidential approaches, without sharing your name or employer, and identify a selection of the best opportunities that match exactly what you are looking for. You review and decide which we go forward with. It really is that simple.

You don’t have to deal with 3 or 4 different recruiters, who are each offering one or two opportunities each. There is no pressure selling working this way with us. We are not competition trying to convince you that the job we have got is perfect for you, you make that call.

So, although I must advertise a certain number of roles out there, to give you an idea of what I recruit for. But if you don’t find exactly what you are looking (which let’s be fair most job adverts and pretty hard to get a clear idea on), then reach out to me by applying.

Absolute discretion

Your CV or application is always absolutely confidential. By applying you are not losing control. The next stage of the process is for us to talk about what you want, what you don’t want, and for me to tell you whether I can help. If I can’t, I’ll be upfront about it. 

So if you are not entirely happy with what you have, and believe that you deserve better, then please get in touch and lets arrange to speak.