Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Audit Assistant Manager
Audit Assistant Manager at Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Closing date
- Sector
- Finance & Accounting
Reference 57442650
About the role
If you are a practice professional and want to explore new opportunities, then please contact Connor on or email for a confidential career discussion.
Your new company
Hays is happy to be partnering with a well-established Top 10 accountancy and business advisory firm to find an Assistant Manager to join their Audit Team. With specialised sector knowledge, the audit team delivers high-quality, reliable audits that benefit the public interest and the broader economy. Joining their team offers support for professional growth and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, transparent reporting.
Your new role
- Responsible for planning and completing audit assignments, ensuring audit files have appropriate and sufficient documentation
- Prepare statutory financial statements from client data and highlight high level risk areas or matters of concern to the Partner/Manager
- Planning the execution and finalisation of the audit assignments for Partner/Manager review
- Begin to take ownership of your own portfolio with support from your manager
- Support in delivering revenue and profitability targets
- Begin to develop long-term client relationships
What you'll need to succeed
The successful applicant will be:
- Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS or equivalent
- Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements
- Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance
- Experience supervising and coaching junior members on client premises and in the office
- Experience managing projects
*Please note that this role does not provide visa sponsorship*
What you'll get in return
This firm provides a plethora of benefits including:
- Income Protection
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical
- Holiday - 25 and option to buy/sell holidays
- Group pension
- Bike to work
- Salary sacrifice for car arrangement
- Cinema club
- Travel insurance
- Gym discounts
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Reference: 57442650 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 20 Nov 2026 · Listed via Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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