Assistant Audit Manager

Azets Group; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers is seeking an Assistant Manager in Perth, Scotland. This role requires managing a client portfolio, providing audit support, and fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate should possess an ACA/ACCA/CA qualification and have experience in auditing across various industries. The firm offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements along with other benefits such as birthday leave and professional subscriptions.

Benefits

Hybrid & flexible working

Birthday leave

Professional subscription

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a client portfolio with minimal support.
• Ability to deliver revenue and profitability targets.
• Experience in planning and conducting close-out meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio and review complex accounts.
• Provide accounting support and guidance to clients.
• Lead a management team and guide junior members.
• Conduct audits and support staff resourcing.

Skills

Working knowledge of IFRS/UK GAAP

Experience auditing clients

Coaching and mentoring

Education

ACA/ACCA/CA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Who are Azets

Azets are a leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics, with a vast network of employees and a range of inspiring opportunities to join one of our many offices. We are a top‑ten accountancy firm in the UK and the largest SME practice.

The opportunity

As an Assistant Manager at Azets, you will have the ability and motivation needed to:

• Own and manage a client portfolio with minimal support from senior staff
• Support in delivering revenue and profitability targets
• Foster enduring client relationships
• Develop and inspire our smarter people plan

Day to day duties

• Review accounts and provide advice for complex clients
• Provide accounting support to your clients
• Work as part of the management team, including department work planning, appraisals, and directly guiding junior team members to provide both technical and day‑to‑day guidance to support their journey
• Plan and conduct close‑out meetings whilst managing audit teams throughout the audit cycle
• Assist with staff resourcing across audits throughout the year and liaise closely with Partners and fellow managers

What are we looking for

• Working knowledge of IFRS/UK GAAP
• ACA/ACCA/CA or equivalent qualification
• Experience auditing clients across a range of industries
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior members

What's in it for you

Our benefits include hybrid & flexible working, birthday leave, a professional subscription, and more.

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