Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager

TPF Recruitment are supporting a highly regarded and people-focused firm of Chartered Accountants in Newbury in their search for an Audit Assistant Manager to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established practice that has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality audit, accounts, and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and not-for-profit organisations. The firm prides itself on its supportive culture, flexible approach to working, and genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and career development.

This is a genuine Assistant Manager position (not a Senior role!), where you will play a key role in managing a small portfolio of audit clients, whilst supporting the development of junior team members.

The Role

• Leading audits for a varied portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.
• Planning and coordinating audit assignments to ensure work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Reviewing audit work prepared by junior team members and providing coaching and technical support.
• Managing audit fieldwork both on-site and remotely.
• Liaising directly with clients, developing trusted relationships and acting as a key point of contact throughout the audit process.
• Identifying risks and resolving technical audit and accounting matters.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts in line with relevant accounting standards.
• Monitoring budgets, deadlines, and project progress to ensure successful delivery.
• Supporting managers and partners with client advisory work and business development initiatives where appropriate.
• Contributing to the training, mentoring, and performance development of junior staff.