Accounts and Audit Assistant Manager

Job Description

Accounts & Audit Assistant Manager

Salary: £38,000 - £48,000 + Strong Career Progression

Location: Blackburn (Hybrid Working)

Are you an ambitious audit professional ready to step into a leadership role with real responsibility and progression? This is a fantastic opportunity to join our client's growing audit and advisory team, where you will take ownership of client relationships, develop your leadership skills, and benefit from a clear pathway to Manager and beyond.

If you are currently operating at Senior or Supervisor level and ready for that next step, this role offers the ideal platform within a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

The Role: Accounts & Audit Assistant Manager

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an Accounts & Audit Assistant Manager to join their Blackburn office.

This is a varied and rewarding role, with approximately 75% audit and 25% accounts and advisory work, providing exposure across a diverse client portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Client Portfolio & Delivery

• Support the management of a portfolio of corporate and owner-managed business clients
• Lead audits from planning through to completion, ensuring high-quality delivery
• Oversee the preparation and review of year-end financial statements under FRS 102 and FRS 102-1A
• Contribute to advisory projects and value-added client work

Audit & Technical Oversight

• Review audit files and accounts to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Apply and uphold UK auditing standards (ISA UK)
• Provide technical support on complex accounting and audit queries

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise and mentor junior and senior team members
• Support the identification of training and development needs
• Contribute to improving process efficiency and service quality

Commercial & Operational Responsibilities

• Assist with engagement budgeting, billing and cost recovery
• Monitor project timelines to ensure efficient delivery
• Build a strong internal network to provide a joined-up client service

Career Progression

• Clear pathway to Manager and Senior Manager roles
• Increasing exposure to portfolio ownership and leadership responsibilities

About You

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or finalist)
• 3-5 years' UK accountancy practice experience, with strong audit exposure
• Experience at Senior or Supervisor level with oversight of assignments or teams
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and auditing standards (ISA UK)
• Experience reviewing accounts and audit files
• Developing commercial awareness including budgeting and client management
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, motivated and career-focused mindset

Working Arrangements

• Based in Blackburn office
• Travel to client sites across Lancashire and North Manchester
• Hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy
• Flexitime approach to support work-life balance

Learning, Development & Career Progression

Our client is committed to supporting your long-term career growth, offering:

• Structured technical and leadership development programmes
• 6-monthly performance reviews with optional monthly 1-2-1s
• Access to a mentor and internal career coaching
• Training in client advisory, networking and presentation skills
• Opportunities to contribute to departmental and firm-wide initiatives

Comprehensive Benefits Package

You will receive a competitive and flexible benefits package, including:

• £38,000 - £48,000 salary (depending 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 financial, legal and health advice
• On-site parking
• Access to a wide range of additional lifestyle and financial benefits

Why Join This Opportunity?

Our client is a well-respected, award-winning accountancy firm with a strong presence across the North West. With a reputation for people development, flexibility and long-term career progression, this is a business that provides the support, trust and opportunity needed to build a successful career in practice.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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