Audit Assistant Manager

AJ Chambers are delighted to be representing a Top 40 Firm seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to join their Milton Keynes team.

This firm provides a high-quality, personalised service to businesses and individuals, offering expertise across audit, accountancy, tax, and financial planning. Their focus on practical solutions and simplifying complex issues is paired with a commitment to exceeding client expectations at every stage.

• Manage a portfolio of audit and non-audit clients, working closely with partners (role split 80% audit, 20% accounts).
• Plan, supervise, and carry out audits for clients with turnovers up to £250 million, including specialist audits (FCA, pensions, charities).
• Prepare statutory accounts, consolidated accounts (under FRS102), and draft corporation tax computations.
• Supervise and support junior staff with technical issues, ensuring jobs are completed on time and within budget.
• Analyse trial balances, review balance sheets, and complete profit and loss accounts before submission for review.
• Deliver audit fieldwork recommendations and respond to group reporting requests.
• Drive improvements in audit delivery while adding value to clients with forward-thinking approaches.
• Take an active role in staff training, mentoring, and development, including contributing to internal courses.
• Monitor and manage billing, budgets, and variances while assisting in generating new business for the Audit function.

• ACA/ACCA qualified with experience in practice.
• Skilled in auditing and preparing accounts for businesses up to £40 million turnover, including group accounts.
• Experience with pension schemes, FCA entities, LLPs, and charities is highly desirable.

• Flexible working, with 2 days working from home.
• 23+ days holiday (office closed at Christmas).
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• Access to private healthcare.
• Discounted gym membership and employee assistance programme.
• + much more!

If this opportunity interests you, please apply directly or contact Jamie King at AJ Chambers for more information!