Audit and 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 ..... full job details .....