Audit Assistant Manager
MCS Group · Newry, Mourne and Down
Audit Assistant Manager at MCS Group, based in Newry, Mourne and Down, paying £45,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Salary
- £45,000 per annum
- Location
- Newry, Mourne and Down · Hybrid
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 5 hours ago
- Closes
- 6 Dec 2026
- Sector
- Payroll
About 10% above the going rate for payroll
Reference BBBH65641
About the role
Audit Senior / Assistant Manager - Newry/Dungannon (Hybrid)
MCS Group are looking for a Audit Senior / Assistant Manager to join a well established and highly regarded accountancy practice for either their Newry or Dungannon office.
The Company:
Our client is a well-established Belfast accountancy practice offering Audit, Accounts, Corporate Finance, Tax and Payroll services to a diverse client base across NI, ROI and the US.
Having recently joined a global accountancy network, the firm is entering an exciting period of growth, with increased cross-border collaboration, new clients and opportunities. They are now looking to add a Audit Senior / Assistant Manager to the team.
The Rewards:
As the successful Audit Senior / Assistant Manager you will receive the following:
- £38k-£50k base salary
- 10% performance bonus
- Hybrid working - 3 days in the office
- Flexible working hours
- Early Friday finish at 1pm
- Free on-site gym
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Huge growth opportunities following the recent merger
The Role:
As the successful Audit Senior / Assistant Manager you will be responsible for the following:
- Lead end-to-end audit engagements across a diverse client base
- Plan audits, assess risks and ensure compliance with relevant standards
- Prepare audit files, financial statements and supporting documentation
- Supervise, coach and review junior team members
- Build strong client relationships and act as a key point of contact
- Support team planning, workflow and process improvements
- Get involved in advisory work, due diligence, internal controls and technical accounting projects
The Person:
The successful Audit Senior / Assistant Manager will meet the following criteria:
- ACA/ACCA qualified
- Will consider strong Part-Qualified or QBE candidates
- Will consider more senior candidates at Manager/Senior Manager level and above
- Strong knowledge of auditing standards & financial reporting - FRS 102/IFRS
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills
- Experience with audit software such as MyWorkPapers, Mercia or similar
- Strong Excel, Word and wider IT skills
- Detail-focused, organised and confident working across multiple engagements
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Ruairi Meehan, Associate Recruitment Consultant MCS Group [phone removed]
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Reference: BBBH65641 · Posted 5 hours ago · Closes 6 Dec 2026 · Listed via MCS Group
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