Accounts & Audit Assistant Manager
Salary: £38,000 – £48,000 + Clear Progression
Location: Bury (Hybrid Working)
Are you ready to step into a leadership role where you can develop both your technical expertise and people management skills? This is an excellent opportunity to join our client’s growing audit and advisory team, offering the chance to take ownership of client relationships, support team development, and progress towards Manager level within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.
This role is ideal for a high-performing Senior or Supervisor looking to make the transition into management, with strong support and structured career progression.
The Role: Accounts & Audit Assistant Manager
Following continued growth, our client is seeking an Accounts & Audit Assistant Manager to join their Bury office.
You will support the management of a varied client portfolio, with circa 75% audit and 25% accounts and advisory work, acting as a key link between senior leadership and the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
Client Portfolio & Delivery
- Support the management of a portfolio of corporate and owner-managed clients
- Deliver high-quality statutory audits from planning to completion
- Oversee the preparation of year-end financial statements under FRS 102 and FRS 102-1A
- Provide input into advisory projects and client solutions
Audit & Technical Oversight
- Review audit files and accounts for accuracy, compliance, and quality
- Ensure work complies with UK auditing standards (ISA UK)
- Provide technical guidance to team members and clients
Team Leadership & Development
- Supervise, coach and support junior and senior team members
- Assist in identifying training needs and development plans
- Contribute to improving processes, efficiency and quality
Commercial & Operational Responsibilities
- Assist with budgeting, billing and client invoicing
- Monitor engagement performance and deadlines
- Build a strong internal network to deliver a joined-up client service
Career Progression
- Clear pathway to Manager and Senior Manager level
- Opportunities to take on greater client ownership and leadership responsibility
About You
To be considered for this role, you should have:
- ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist nearing completion)
- 3–5 years’ UK accountancy practice experience, with strong audit exposure
- Experience at Senior or Supervisor level, with some oversight of staff or assignments
- Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and auditing standards (ISA UK)
- Experience reviewing accounts and audit work
- Good commercial awareness including budgeting and client management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive, organised and career-driven approach
Working Arrangements
- Based in Bury office
- Travel to client sites across Lancashire and North Manchester
- Hybrid working model offering flexibility
- Flexitime approach to support work-life balance
Learning, Development & Career Progression
Our client is committed to supporting your development and leadership journey, offering:
- Structured technical and leadership training programmes
- 6-monthly development reviews with optional monthly 1-2-1s
- Access to a mentor and internal career support
- Development in client advisory, networking and presentation skills
- Opportunities to contribute to departmental strategy and improvement initiatives
Comprehensive Benefits Package
You will receive a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including:
- £38,000 – £48,000 salary (dependent on experience)
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
- Office closure over winter period
- Flexible Easter leave policy
- 8% employer pension contribution
- Death in service (4x salary) & income protection
- Hybrid working & weekly flexitime
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Private medical insurance options (via salary sacrifice)
- Electric car scheme & cycle to work scheme
- Firm-wide bonus scheme
- Full technical and soft skills training support
- Paid sick leave
- Employee wellbeing support, including health, financial and legal advice
- On-site parking
- Access to additional lifestyle and financial benefits
Why Join This Opportunity?
Our client is a highly respected and award-winning firm with a strong presence across the North West. With a focus on people development, flexibility, and long-term progression, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding and sustainable career within practice.
Apply Now
If you are ready to step into an Assistant Manager role with strong progression potential, we would love to hear from you.
Contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
Apply now for immediate consideration and a confidential discussion.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.