Why join us?
As an Audit Assistant Manager at Clive Owen LLP, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality audits to a diverse and growing portfolio of clients. This is more than a compliance role — it’s an opportunity to lead engagements, support and develop people, and use technology to enhance audit quality and efficiency. If you enjoy working collaboratively, driving improvements, and making a meaningful impact for clients, you’ll thrive here.
What you’ll be doing
· Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring delivery meets regulatory and firm standards.
· Plan audits effectively, identifying key risks and tailoring audit approaches accordingly.
· Manage and support on-site audit teams, including allocating work, reviewing output, and providing coaching and feedback.
· Work closely with managers, senior managers and partners to ensure a high-quality client experience.
· Build strong, trusted relationships with clients and provide practical, commercial advice.
· Use audit technology and digital tools to drive efficiency and enhance audit quality.
· Ensure audit files, working papers and financial statements are prepared to a high standard.
· Monitor progress against budgets and deadlines, ensuring assignments are delivered on time.
· Support and develop junior team members, contributing to appraisals and ongoing development.
· Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and ways of working.
· Attend client sites and represent the firm professionally at meetings and events.
What we’re looking for
Essential
· ACA/ACCA qualified with recent audit experience
· Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and audit standards
· Experience leading audit assignments from planning to completion
· Experience supervising or supporting junior team members
· Excellent communication skills and confidence working with clients
· Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
· Proactive, adaptable approach with a focus on continuous improvement
· Commitment to delivering high-quality client service
· Ability to travel to client sites when required
Desirable
· Experience with audit and accounting software such as Caseware, Iris, or Brightworkpapers.
· Exposure to a range of sectors, including charities or legal firms
Key competencies
· Leadership & People Management – supports, develops and motivates others to perform at their best
· Working with People – builds strong relationships and fosters a collaborative team environment
· Communication – delivers clear, confident communication tailored to the audience
· Technical Expertise – applies strong audit and accounting knowledge with attention to detail
· Analysis & Judgement – evaluates information effectively and identifies practical solutions
· Planning & Organisation – prioritises effectively and manages multiple assignments
· Client Focus – understands client needs and consistently delivers high-quality service
· Resilience & Adaptability – remains effective under pressure and embraces change
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
