Own and manage a portfolio of audit clients, overseeing assignments from planning through completion. Review complex audit work, including consolidations, manage budgets and compliance, advise clients, and maintain strong relationships. Lead, coach, and develop audit team members while collaborating with Partners and supporting business development. Drive continuous improvement, ensure quality standards and deadlines are met, and identify opportunities to provide additional services.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Audit Assistant Manager to join our growing Audit team.
In this role, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of audit clients, building trusted relationships while delivering an exceptional client experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills, broaden your technical expertise and take the next step in your career with Kreston Reeves.
In this role, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of audit clients, building trusted relationships while delivering an exceptional client experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills, broaden your technical expertise and take the next step in your career with Kreston Reeves.
About the role
- Take ownership of a portfolio of audit clients, managing relationships and delivering a high-quality client experience while identifying opportunities to support their ongoing growth and success.
- Plan, prioritise and oversee audit assignments from start to finish, ensuring work is delivered efficiently, within budget and in line with Kreston Reeves' quality standards.
- Review and deliver complex audit work, including consolidations and technical audit areas, while resolving issues and providing guidance on more challenging assignments.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, maintaining regular communication, leading audit planning and close meetings, and providing proactive advice that adds value beyond the audit.
- Work collaboratively with Partners and colleagues across the firm to deliver joined-up client service and identify opportunities to introduce additional Kreston Reeves services.
- Lead, coach and develop Audit Seniors, Semi Seniors and Assistants, providing clear direction, ongoing feedback and support to help them reach their full potential.
- Monitor workflow, budgets, billing and audit file completion, ensuring deadlines are met, compliance requirements are maintained and work is completed to the highest professional standards.
- Support the continued growth of the Audit team by contributing to business development activities, networking, client meetings, presentations and thought leadership where appropriate.
- Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance audit efficiency, improve processes and deliver exceptional client service.
What we're looking for
- ACA/ACCA qualified
What we can offer
- Financial wellbeing – competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme and Perks at Work discounts and rewards.
- Leave – 25.5 days plus bank holidays, holiday buying Mental wellbeing – hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, Employee Assistance Programme and counselling
- Physical wellbeing –Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and an annual flu jab.
- Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values
- Development – we offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses
- Diversity, inclusion and belonging – we operate several family-friendly policies and take proactive steps to create an inclusive environment
- ESG – give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities. Opportunities to support our commitment to charitable causes
- Travel – other optional benefits include: cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/motorbike loan
At Kreston Reeves, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. We understand that everyone has unique needs, and we strive to accommodate them through reasonable adjustments. Whether it's adapting work environments, providing assistive technologies, or modifying processes, we are dedicated to supporting our employees in realising their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in our recruitment process or thrive in your role, please don't hesitate to reach out by emailing [email protected]. Please remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request. Your success is important to us, and we're here to ensure a supportive and inclusive experience for all.
About
Join us on our growth journeyBroader expertise, bigger opportunities, same people-first cultureKreston Reeves is proud to be part of the AAB group, a growing firm with offices across the UK and Ireland, backed by Goldman Sachs Alternatives. This marks an exciting new chapter, creating even more opportunities for our people.As part of a larger, ambitious group, you’ll benefit from wider career pathways, broader expertise and increased opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the UK and Ireland.You’ll have access to new specialisms, enhanced learning and development and the chance to work alongside a wider network of peers – all while being part of the supportive, people-focused culture that defines both Kreston Reeves and AAB.If you’re looking for a role where you can develop, progress and be part of something bigger, we’d love to hear from you.
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