Audit Senior / Assistant Manager – Eastbourne
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
Salary: £40,000 – £52,000 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role:
We are delighted to be supporting a progressive and fast-growing accountancy practice in Sussex, in their search for an Audit Senior / Assistant Manager to join their dynamic Eastbourne office. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a pivotal role within the audit team, where you'll manage a range of audits from planning to completion, while supporting and mentoring junior team members on-site.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead audit engagements across a diverse client portfolio, including planning, fieldwork and completion stages
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Supervise and support audit juniors and trainees both on-site and remotely
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Build strong relationships with clients and act as the main point of contact during audit assignments
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Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal procedures
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Prepare high-quality audit documentation and reports
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Liaise with managers and partners on audit findings and progress
About You:
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ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist, with significant audit experience in practice
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Confident managing audits independently from planning to completion
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Strong technical knowledge of UK audit and accounting standards
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Excellent interpersonal and team leadership skills
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Ability to mentor and develop junior staff
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A proactive, problem-solving attitude with a client-focused approach
What’s on Offer:
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Clear career progression opportunities
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Supportive, collaborative team environment
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Exposure to varied and interesting client work