A top 10 accountancy firm are hiring an Assistant Audit Manager to join their fast growing Audit & Assurance team. The role will be based at their large and modern office in Southampton, Hampshire. The office is located in the city centre, just 10 minutes walk from Southampton Central train station, meaning the office is easily accessible from many areas including: Portsmouth, Salisbury and Bournemouth. There is also a large car park directly behind the office.

The office boasts a rooftop garden, modern kitchen facilities and various break out areas. Social activities include wii on the big screen, elevenses and rooftop drinks.

This role would suit someone in a supervisory role, ready to take a step towards Management or alternatively, someone looking for a managerial role with more responsibility, in a bigger firm.

About You

• Should be ACA or ACCA qualified
• 3+ years proven experience in an Accountancy Practice
• External audit background
• Proven supervisory experience
• A background in financial due diligence is extremely advantageous
• First class presentation and communication skills
• Good knowledge of audit and accounting standards
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS
• Experience working with SME clients in a variety of sectors
• Knowledge of CaseWare is advantageous
• Good time management

About the Role

• Responsible for your own mixed client portfolio, around £300k
• Planning to completion stage of large audits
• Working closely with the Partners
• Reporting to the Audit Manager
• Planning of the workload, reviewing work and arranging timetables for the team
• Some national travel required
• Mentor and supervise a large team of junior staff and their workload
• Work-life balance

Please contact Alice or David at Harvey John for a confidential conversation and some more information.