Audit Senior/Assistant Manager


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£35,000 - £45,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B4 6HY
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Jul 2026
Closing date:	22 Aug 2026

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Summary

Your new company

Respected, multi-office accountancy practice looking for a qualified Audit Senior/Assistant Manager to join their corporate team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse client base in a supportive and professional environment that promotes a positive working culture, collaboration and a healthy work-life balance.

Your new role

In this role you will lead and deliver audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring work is completed to professional standards and within agreed deadlines.

You will prepare audit files, statutory accounts and related compliance work, identifying audit risks and liaising directly with clients. Alongside this, you will support managers and partners, supervise and mentor junior team members, and contribute to the delivery of a high-quality audit service while identifying opportunities to add value for clients.

There will be opportunities to work collaboratively with other colleagues across the corporate team and get involved in networking opportunities to develop your profile and skills.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this role, you must be ACA or ACCA qualified (or close to qualification) and must possess relevant UK accountancy practice experience. You will have recent audit and accounts experience, including leading assignments and reviewing junior team members' work. Strong knowledge and experience of UK auditing standards, financial reporting and accounts preparation is essential.

You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, organisational skills, strong attention to detail and experience using audit and accounting software such as Inflo.

What you'll get in return

The successful individual will join a firm that has demonstrated ongoing organic growth and a positive working culture, and you'll join a well-regarded team with approachable managers and partners who will support your career ambitions within the firm.

You'll benefit from ongoing professional development, exposure to a varied client portfolio, support from experienced professionals and genuine opportunities for career progression. You'll also enjoy a positive and collaborative working culture that values employee wellbeing, together with a strong work-life balance and flexibility to help you perform at your best both professionally and personally.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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