Role: Audit Assistant Manager
Location: Eastbourne
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours, Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:15)

Minimum 30 hours/4 days considered

Pay: -42,450 - -46,000 per annum (DOE)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Audit Assistant Manager to join one of our longstanding clients, a respected and expanding accountancy practice with a strong presence in East Sussex.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Frequent company social events
• Flexible hybrid working (up to 2 days WFH after probation, pro rata)

The Requirements:

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent recognised accountancy qualification)
• Proven experience in managing and delivering audits, ideally with exposure to a specialist sector (e.g. not-for-profit, financial services)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, delegate, and review junior team members'' work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise confidently with clients and senior stakeholders
• High-level analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Competent in audit software and Microsoft Office suite
• Strong organisational and time management abilities

The Role:

• Plan and deliver end-to-end audit engagements, ensuring full compliance with professional standards
• Lead a small team on-site and in the office, supporting their development through regular coaching and feedback
• Maintain strong, long-term client relationships and provide clear communication throughout the audit cycle
• Draft and review audit reports with clarity and precision
• Identify and assess audit risks, implementing appropriate control measures
• Contribute to the improvement of audit processes and operational efficiencies

If you''re keen to join an exceptional team who offer a collaborative and supportive working environment with genuine career progression opportunities, then please apply to this Audit Assistant Manager role below or call Jamie Watson on (phone number removed) between 9am and 5:30pm.