Audit Assistant Manager

Audit & Assurance, Audit, Assurance, Assistant Manager, Manager, ACA or ACCA Qualified

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Birmingham, West Midlands

Are you looking to take the next step on your journey? Do you want to be part of an international family whose vision is "To make their services smarter, more effective, and more personal every day"? If yes, then you could be our next investment! At Azets, you're in control of your career and with our support this will make us even stronger, together.

Our motto when it comes to career development is "Your Journey, Your Voice, Your Success".

Azets is an award-winning leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK and the Nordics. We are a family of over 6,500 employees and work across over 80 offices in the UK alone. We have seen dramatic growth in recent years which has made us the 9th largest accountancy firm in the UK, and we are over the moon to have been awarded Accountancy Firm of the Year in the FD Excellence Survey 2020. As a result of this growth, we are now looking to invest in our skills set even further!

To get the job that you'll love

For us, the personal attributes of each of our employees is what makes us authentic in the marketplace. We look for people who can not only collaborate with peers but can also bring their own voice to the table. We want people who are dynamic in their approach and respectful of other people’s opinions. We're looking for someone who wants to join a family of like-minded individuals and be more than just a team member.

As a Manager in our Audit department, you will manage a portfolio of audit clients alongside the preparation of accounts and corporation tax computations/returns for limited companies. Ad hoc duties will arise in supporting the local partners as necessary. The main purpose of the role is to ensure compliance with GAAP and practical guidance is provided on regulatory matters such as tax and VAT regulations, requirements of UK law and the principles of good governance. You will have strong experience of working within practice and have exposure to the essential elements of client service and delivery. You will ideally be working within a Managerial capacity already or aspiring to as part of your journey.

In order to enhance your own personal development, you will have the opportunity to lead, manage, motivate and coach other members of the team so supervisory experience would be a distinct advantage. You will be working with a great team of like-minded colleagues all focused on supporting each other to perform at their best.

In terms of qualifications, we want to ensure we are offering the best service to our customers so an accountancy qualification such as ACA or ACCA are essential for this role. We will provide you with ongoing mentoring and coaching as you continue to develop personally. The successful appointment will have a collaborative outlook with a dynamic approach to management.

A note from the Hiring Manager

"This is an exciting opportunity for an ACA/ACCA qualified Audit Assistant Manager or Manager with public sector experience to step into a new role and to join a growing business and office, becoming an integral part of the department’s exciting and ambitious growth plans. You will progress and develop your career in our high-performing team, all while benefitting from being part of one of the fastest growing accountancy practices in the UK. As a department we have grown by 300% over the past two years and continue to drive growth and audit quality across the Midlands. We are looking for a highly motivated and driven individual who is looking to develop and challenge themselves with a new opportunity and take the next step in their career. "

What's in it for you?

• 33 days annual leave (31 for Students with study package and 38 for Partners) inc. bank holidays
• Birthday Day off
• Lead Incentive Scheme (applicable to up to and including Associate Director level)
  -We offer generous financial rewards for helping Azets to grow our new client portfolio.
• Reimbursement of one professional subscription each year
• Private Medical Cover (applicable to Director/Partner level)
• Enhanced Parental + Family leave - We want Azets to be a place where you can combine both a career and a family so those going on Maternity Leave can expect 100% pay for 3 months and 50% pay for the next 3 months, those going on Paternity Leave can expect 100% pay for 2 weeks  (both subject to eligibility) and our Adoption Leave policy follows the same arrangements.
• Flexible Working - Azets understand that as with any family, we all work in different ways and need flexibility within our working day and therefore we operate a flexible working policy.
• Life Assurance - 4 times salary
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Benefits Portal
• Access to our YuLife wellbeing app – Includes EAP, 24/7 GP access, retail vouchers and discounts, free digital will writing, discounted gym memberships etc.
• Pension
• Paid sick leave
• Career Coaching
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program - For you and your family.
• Dress for your day
• Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities and Study Support