Audit Assistant Manager

Evelyn Partners Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

• Office Location: Newcastle (Queens Lane)

Company Description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description

What will you be doing?

Following S&W's expansion into the North East, we've experienced significant growth in our audit business, servicing some of the most successful businesses and entrepreneurs in the UK. With such growth comes great opportunities to expand the team across the board. As such, we're seeking a talented individual to join our Audit team in Newcastle.

If you see yourself in an environment with an exciting and varied career journey and the opportunity to perform and develop in one of the fastest-growing audit firms in the UK, the S&W audit department might be exactly what you're looking for.

You will be responsible for planning, performing, and completing the audit process for each assignment. You will ensure clients are provided with a high-quality service through the effective management of resources and liaison with relevant departments.

As Audit Assistant Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Establishing relationships with key contacts at the client.
• Ensuring that clients receive an efficient and proactive service and that expectations are exceeded.
• Identifying issues and agreeing on resolutions with the client Partner or Director, ensuring they are up to date with the job's progress.
• Awareness of commercial aspects of clients' businesses and their impact on our work.
• Identifying and highlighting any opportunities for S&W apparent from work undertaken.
• Regular discussions with the client to confirm progress, identify solutions to any hurdles, and ensure reasonable expectations are met.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should:

• Be fully ACA/ACCA qualified.
• Have demonstrable audit and accounts experience gained within a professional services firm.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both internally and directly with clients.
• Have the capacity to manage projects and generate engagement with stakeholders.
• Have demonstrable experience of supervising others and delegating work.
• Exhibit a clear ability to organize yourself and others, enabling you to work on several different assignments at one time.

Additional Information

As a colleague here at S&W, you will have access to benefits that include:

• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W, we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the organization. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.