Accounts & Audit Assistant Manager

Job description

Accounts & Audit Assistant Manager Canterbury, Kent

Fresh People are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, growing chartered accountancy and advisory firm looking to appoint an Accounts & Audit Assistant Manager to join their established Accounts and Audit team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious ACA or ACCA qualified accountant who is ready to step into a more senior, client-facing role with responsibility, variety and clear progression.

The firm is now private equity-backed and entering an exciting period of growth, with a clear strategy to scale across the South East and London. This creates a strong opportunity for the right individual to join at a pivotal stage, gain early Partner exposure and develop within a progressive, expanding professional services business.

The Role

As Accounts & Audit Assistant Manager, you will work directly with a broad range of clients, Partners and senior leadership, helping to deliver high-quality accounts and audit assignments across a growing portfolio.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering accounts and audit work for a varied client base
• Taking ownership of assignments from planning through to completion
• Leading client meetings and building strong client relationships
• Supporting Partners and senior managers on client work
• Reviewing work and mentoring junior team members
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Providing practical, commercially focused support to clients
• Identifying opportunities to improve client service and add value
• Working collaboratively across the wider accounts, audit and advisory teams

The Candidate

We are looking for someone who is proactive, solutions-focused and confident working with both clients and colleagues.

You will ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• Minimum of 3 years experience within accountancy practice
• Strong accounts and/or audit experience
• Confidence leading client conversations and managing client relationships
• Experience mentoring, supervising or supporting junior team members
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and tight deadlines
• A positive, team-focused and growth-minded approach

Why Apply?

This is a strong opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious PE backed firm where you will be trusted to take ownership, lead client relationships and develop your career.

You will benefit from direct Partner exposure, a broad and diverse client base, internal training, mentoring support and genuine opportunities for progression as the firm continues to grow.

Apply today to find out more about this Accounts & Audit Assistant Manager opportunity.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Canterbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£60,000 Per Month

Published at

04-06-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English