Audit Assistant Manager – Hybrid, Blackburn

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or recently qualified accountant to take greater responsibility for managing audit assignments, reviewing junior colleagues' work and developing strong client relationships. You will work closely with Audit Managers and Responsible Individuals, handling a varied portfolio of audit engagements from planning through to completion.

Key responsibilities

• Manage audit assignments from planning to completion, preparing audit plans and testing strategies.
• Coordinate fieldwork, ensuring assignments are accurate, on time and within budget.
• Review audit files prepared by junior and part‑qualified colleagues and identify accounting, control and compliance issues.
• Prepare clear audit findings and practical recommendations for clients.
• Supervise, coach and develop junior members of the audit team and monitor workloads.

Required profile

• ACA or ACCA qualified (strong finalists also considered).
• Previous audit experience within a UK accountancy practice, including leading assignments.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and International Standards on Auditing.
• Experience preparing or reviewing statutory financial statements.
• Confident in dealing directly with clients and senior stakeholders.

Required skills

• UK GAAP (FRS 102) compliance.
• International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
• Statutory financial statement preparation.
• Corporation tax computation support.