Audit Assistant Manager – Leeds
Accountancy Practice | West Yorkshire
A leading and growing accountancy practice in Leeds is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to join its expanding audit and assurance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified audit professional looking to step into a leadership role with increased responsibility, client exposure and clear progression.
This Audit Assistant Manager job in Leeds offers the chance to work with a diverse portfolio of SMEs, owner-managed businesses and corporate clients across West Yorkshire and the wider region.
The Role
As Audit Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in leading audit assignments from planning through to completion, supporting managers and partners while supervising junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading on-site and remote audit assignments
- Planning audits, assessing risk and reviewing audit files
- Supervising, mentoring and reviewing the work of audit seniors and trainees
- Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout the audit process
- Preparing statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP and FRS standards
- Identifying areas for process improvement and added value advisory work
- Supporting managers and partners with portfolio management
About You
To be considered for this Audit Assistant Manager job in Leeds, you will:
- Be ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist nearing qualification)
- Have strong UK accountancy practice audit experience
- Be confident leading audits and supervising junior staff
- Demonstrate solid technical knowledge of audit and financial reporting standards
- Possess strong communication and client relationship skills
- Be organised and comfortable managing multiple deadlines
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Clear progression to Audit Manager level
- Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Modern Leeds office location with hybrid working options
- Ongoing CPD and professional development support
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced Audit Senior ready to step up, or an existing Audit Assistant Manager seeking a new challenge in Leeds, this is an excellent opportunity to progress your career within a forward-thinking accountancy practice.
Apply now to be considered for this Audit Assistant Manager job in Leeds. Submit your CV today for a confidential discussion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an Audit Assistant Manager do?
An Audit Assistant Manager leads audit assignments from planning to completion, supervises junior team members, reviews audit files and acts as a key point of contact for clients.
What qualifications are required for an Audit Assistant Manager job in Leeds?
Most Audit Assistant Manager roles require ACA or ACCA qualification, or a finalist nearing qualification, alongside strong UK accountancy practice audit experience.
What type of clients will I work with?
You will work with a varied portfolio of SMEs, owner-managed businesses and corporate clients across Leeds, West Yorkshire and the surrounding areas.
Is prior management experience required?
You should have experience supervising or mentoring junior audit staff and leading audit assignments, even if you have not formally held a manager title.
What progression opportunities are available?
Audit Assistant Managers typically progress to Audit Manager and Senior Manager roles, depending on performance and experience.
Is hybrid working available?
Yes, hybrid and flexible working arrangements are commonly offered within modern accountancy practices.
What technical skills are important for this role?
Strong knowledge of UK audit standards, financial reporting frameworks (such as FRS 102) and experience preparing statutory accounts are essential.
