Audit Assistant Manager Job

In Stockport

The Role

Ref: JO0000009201GH

  • Permanent
  • Stockport
  • 50,000 - 60,000 GBP / Year
  • Salary: £50,000 - 60,000

Audit Assistant Manager

A progressive accountancy practice in Stockport is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to support the continued growth of its audit function and help bridge the gap between audit delivery and team leadership.

This role is well suited to an experienced Audit Senior or existing Assistant Manager who enjoys taking ownership of audit assignments, supporting client relationships and helping develop junior team members. You’ll work closely with Managers and Partners, contributing to audit planning, quality control and the smooth running of the audit portfolio.

This is a strong opportunity within audit jobs in Stockport for professionals looking to step into a broader, more influential role.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Audit Assistant Manager
  • Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester (Hybrid working)
  • Type: Full-time, permanent
  • Sector: UK Accountancy Practice / Public Practice
  • Specialism: External Audit & Assurance
  • Clients: SMEs, owner-managed businesses, charities and groups
  • Progression: Clear pathway to Audit Manager

If you’re exploring Audit Assistant Manager jobs in Greater Manchester, this role offers excellent development prospects.

The Role – Audit Assistant Manager

As Audit Assistant Manager, you’ll support the management of audit assignments and act as a key point of contact for both clients and the audit team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting the planning and delivery of external audit assignments
  • Managing audits on site and ensuring work is completed to a high standard
  • Reviewing audit files and providing feedback to team members
  • Acting as a key point of contact for clients during audits
  • Supporting resource planning, budgets and deadlines
  • Coaching, mentoring and supporting Audit Seniors and juniors
  • Assisting Managers with workflow, quality control and audit delivery
  • Maintaining strong technical and compliance standards

This role offers increased responsibility while retaining hands-on audit involvement.

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for:

  • A strong Audit Senior ready to step into management
    or
  • An existing Audit Assistant Manager seeking a new challenge

If you’re searching for Audit Assistant Manager jobs in Stockport or senior audit roles in Greater Manchester, this is an excellent next step.

About You

To be successful, you will:

  • Be ACA or ACCA qualified (or close to qualification)
  • Have solid experience within a UK accountancy practice
  • Have a strong background in external audit
  • Be confident supervising audits and reviewing work
  • Enjoy developing and supporting junior team members
  • Have strong organisational and communication skills
  • Be keen to progress into an Audit Manager role

The Firm

You’ll join a forward-thinking Stockport accountancy practice that values quality, collaboration and professional development. The firm offers a supportive structure where Assistant Managers are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas and develop leadership skills.

Hybrid working and flexibility are supported to promote a healthy work–life balance.

What’s on Offer?

  • Competitive salary (DOE)
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Supportive audit leadership team
  • Ongoing CPD and professional development
  • Exposure to a varied and interesting audit portfolio
  • Clear progression to Audit Manager
  • Long-term career opportunity within public practice

Apply Now – Audit Assistant Manager Job in Stockport, Greater Manchester

If you’re looking for Audit Assistant Manager jobs in Stockport or senior-level audit jobs in Greater Manchester, this role offers progression, responsibility and flexibility.

If you’re exploring other accountancy jobs in Stockport or audit roles across Greater Manchester, we regularly recruit for public practice positions.

Not interested in this role, but want to see what else we’re advertising? Then you can search for plenty of other Audit Assistant Manager jobs here. 

About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms. 

Call Public Practice Recruitment Ltd today on 0333 577 7787 to discover how we can support you. 

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new accountancy jobs in Stockport and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role. 

Call us for a confidential chat on 0333 577 7787 or upload your CV here. 

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