Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Audit Assistant Manager
Audit Assistant Manager at Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, based in Ipswich, East Anglia. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · Hybrid
- Location
- Ipswich, East Anglia
- Closing date
- Sector
- Accountant
Reference 57555339
About the role
- Audit Assistant Manager
- Norwich or Ipswich + Hybrid
- Competitive salary and excellent benefits
A highly regarded independent accountancy practice with offices across East Anglia is looking to strengthen their Audit team, with the option to be based from Norwich or Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Audit Senior to join a supportive and collaborative team where you'll be given responsibility, exposure to a varied client portfolio and the opportunity to continue developing at a pace that works for you.
The role
You will take responsibility for audit assignments from planning through to completion, including:
- Leading audits and managing work on-site
- Identifying audit risks and developing appropriate testing strategies
- Preparing and reviewing audit documentation
- Preparing statutory financial statements
- Building strong relationships with clients
- Supervising, coaching and supporting junior team members
- Working closely with Managers and Partners
- Managing assignments within agreed budgets and deadlines
- Identifying opportunities to provide additional support to clients
About you
Ideally, you'll be ACA or ACCA qualified, although strong finalists with relevant audit experience will also be considered.You must have good practical audit experience, strong client-facing skills and the confidence to take ownership of assignments while supporting more junior members of the team.
A career that works for you
What really stands out about this opportunity is the emphasis on long-term career development alongside work-life balance.You will have access to structured training, mentoring and clear opportunities to progress, but without the expectation that career development has to come at the expense of your life outside work.
The benefits package includes 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays, employer pension contribution, life assurance, income protection, professional subscriptions and an annual salary review.
If you're an experienced auditor looking for progression, interesting client work and a better work/life balance, I would be very happy to tell you more about the opportunity in confidence. Please apply online or contact Cara Whyte at Hays
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Reference: 57555339 · Posted 43 minutes ago · Closes 22 Dec 2026 · Listed via Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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