Audit Assistant Manager | Belfast

Ready to take the next step in your audit career?
If you're an ambitious Audit Senior looking for your first management role, or an existing Audit Assistant Manager seeking greater responsibility, exposure and progression, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

We're working with a leading professional services firm with a strong reputation for developing its people, delivering high-quality client service and fostering a genuinely supportive, collaborative culture where individuals are encouraged to progress and thrive.

This is an opportunity to join a growing audit team in Belfast, working with a diverse portfolio of clients while gaining exposure to senior stakeholders and taking on increasing leadership responsibility.

Important Information
Please note: This role is only open to candidates who have full and unrestricted right to work in the UK.  Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position, either now or in the future.

What's in it for you?
  • Clear and structured career progression within a growing firm
  • Exposure to a broad and varied client portfolio across multiple sectors
  • Opportunity to lead audits from planning through to completion
  • Direct interaction with finance directors, business owners and senior stakeholders
  • Supportive, inclusive and team-focused working culture
  • Ongoing professional development and leadership training
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Opportunity to mentor and develop junior team members
  • A role where your contribution is visible, valued and recognised

The Role
As an Audit Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit engagements while supporting the development of junior team members and building strong, trusted client relationships.
Your responsibilities will include:
  • Managing audit assignments from planning through to completion
  • Leading fieldwork and reviewing the work of junior team members
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships
  • Identifying and assessing audit risks and ensuring appropriate testing is performed
  • Preparing and reviewing financial statements
  • Supporting managers and partners with delivery and client service
  • Coaching, mentoring and developing junior staff
  • Ensuring audits are delivered on time and to a high professional standard

About YouWe are keen to speak with candidates who have:
  • ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification
  • Experience in external audit within a practice environment
  • Exposure to leading audit engagements and managing client relationships
  • Strong technical accounting and audit knowledge
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • A proactive, collaborative and team-focused approach
  • A genuine interest in developing and mentoring junior colleagues
  • Ambition to progress within a growing and supportive firm

Why This Role?
This is more than just an audit position. It’s a chance to step into a role with real responsibility, visibility and progression, within a firm that genuinely invests in its people.

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be challenged, supported and developed in equal measure, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.