Are you ready to take the next step in your audit career with one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy firms? Our client is seeking a talented Audit Assistant Manager to join their dynamic team in Southampton.

With a legacy dating back to 1881, our client is renowned for helping businesses and individuals thrive by simplifying complexity, unlocking potential, and delivering solutions that make a real difference. Built on deep expertise and driven by ambition, they offer a full suite of services including tax, accountancy, advisory, assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring.

The Role

As an Audit Assistant Manager, you'll play a key role in planning, executing, and completing audits across a diverse client portfolio. You'll work closely with client finance teams-from Accounts Assistants to Financial Directors-either on-site or from the office, delivering assurance and insights that matter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead audit engagements from planning through to completion
• Maintain regular client communication to ensure progress and manage expectations
• Identify opportunities for added value and improvement
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, including performance assessments
• Prepare draft accounts, reports, and completion memos
• Ensure compliance with audit procedures and standards

About YouWe're looking for someone who is:

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Experienced in UK audit and accounts within a professional services firm
• A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Skilled in managing and delegating tasks across teams
• Organised and capable of handling multiple assignments simultaneously

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance & life assurance
• Pension contributions
• Hybrid working model
• Generous holiday allowance + option to buy more
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded professional training
• Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and eye care support

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and you're open to exploring a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

You can apply directly, or for a confidential conversation, feel free to contact Lorna Pilling on 07900 224915.

Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

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