Assistant Audit Manager

Milton Keynes (hybrid)

Very competitive Salary DOE

Interested in joining a friendly team and receiving great benefits, then look no further….

Mixed Tax Supervisor required to join a leading chartered Accountants & Tax Advisers firm with 19 Principals and a team of over 250 professionals, we have established ourselves as a key player in the region. We offer advisory services to both UK-based and international clients and are proud members of TGS, a global network of professional firms.

We are a forward-thinking and innovative firm, constantly evolving to introduce new ideas and services that benefit our clients. Our commitment to "friendly expertise" drives us to work diligently to ensure the success and prosperity of our clients.

We also place a high value on community support and environmental sustainability. Throughout the year, we engage in fundraising, volunteering, and various initiatives aimed at reducing our environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist audit directors, senior managers, and managers with audit assignments.
• Schedule appropriate staff for audit tasks.
• Manage and assist with fieldwork.
• Review and finalize files, highlighting key issues to the audit RI.
• Communicate professionally with clients.
• Set budgets and negotiate fees with clients.
• Issue invoices as per the agreed billing schedule.
• Monitor budget delivery and identify causes of overruns.
• Participate in appraisals, reviews, and training needs identification.
• Engage in business development and attend networking events.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification audit experience in a UK accountancy firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP.
• Proficient in IT and familiar with computerized packages (preferably CaseWare).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong ability to identify key risk areas during planning and completion stages.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and flexibly, as well as collaboratively in a team.
• Positive attitude and ability to act as a role model.

Benefits and Employment Information:

• Full-time position, Monday to Friday, with hybrid working options.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

The benefits package includes:

• Annual Christmas Bonus equivalent to one week’s salary.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme with auto-enrolment (Employer: 5%; Employee: 3%), subject to eligibility.
• Private Medical Insurance after 3 months of service (taxable benefit).
• Death in Service cover (4x salary).
• Group Income Protection Scheme (non-contributory) after 3 months of service.
• 25 days of annual leave per year (pro rata), with 3 days typically taken during the Christmas/New Year period.