Ready to move beyond senior-level audit work? This role offers an experienced auditor the chance to take on genuine management responsibility within an expanding independent firm, with a clear route towards Audit Manager. You will lead smaller assignments in your own right while gaining valuable exposure to larger and more complex audits alongside Managers and Partners. It's a role designed to build your confidence in managing clients, reviewing work and leading assignments, giving you the experience needed to take the next step in your career. Job Title:          Audit Assistant Manager Job Type:         Perm Location:        Camberley Salary:             £50,000 – 60,000 Reference no: 16105 Audit Assistant Manager – Benefits 25 days holiday Hybrid working Flexible working arrangements Clear progression towards Manager and beyond Ongoing professional development Supportive leadership team Broad exposure to a varied client base Audit Assistant Manager – About The Role This position sits between Senior and Manager level, giving you the opportunity to take on greater ownership while continuing to work alongside experienced senior colleagues. You will run smaller audits from planning through to completion and become increasingly involved in reviewing work and managing client relationships. For larger assignments, you will work with Managers and Partners, gaining exposure to more complex work and developing your technical and leadership skills. As your experience grows, you will be given increasing responsibility with the aim of progressing into a full Manager position. Key responsibilities:  Take the lead on smaller audit assignments Work alongside Managers and Partners on larger and more complex engagements Plan audits and coordinate fieldwork through to completion Review audit files and ensure compliance with relevant UK accounting standards Act as a day-to-day contact for audit clients Supervise and review the work of junior team members Assist with budgets, planning and assignment scheduling Keep assignments on track against agreed deadlines Contribute to maintaining and improving audit quality Build the experience and client management skills required for progression to Manager The successful Audit Assistant Manager will have: ACA or ACCA qualified  Strong UK external audit experience within practice Experience supervising or reviewing audit work Good technical knowledge of FRS 102 and UK GAAP Confident client communication skills Strong organisational and leadership potential Ability to manage multiple assignments Commercial awareness and proactive mindset Full right to work in the UK Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)