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Posted 21 July, 2026

Audit Assistant Manager

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited
Chester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Audit Assistant Manager - Chester - Circa £48k + Hybrid

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Ready for your next step? If you're an ACA or ACCA qualified auditor who enjoys audit but is looking for better work-life balance, more interesting clients and a clear path for progression, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

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Why consider this role?

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  • Join a supportive firm with manageable workloads
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  • Genuine progression to Manager based on performance
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  • Work on a varied portfolio of quality audit clients
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  • Hybrid working with plenty of flexibility
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The role

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  • Lead audits from planning through to completion
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  • Manage your own portfolio of clients
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  • Build and maintain strong client relationships
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  • Support and mentor junior members of the audit team
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What you can leave behind

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  • Endless 60-hour weeks during busy season
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  • Low-value audits with little variety
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  • Constantly covering for understaffed teams
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  • Waiting years for the next promotion
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What we're looking for

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  • ACA or ACCA qualified
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  • Strong external audit experience
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  • Excellent communication skills with leadership potential
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  • Someone who wants to progress their career without sacrificing work-life balance
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Interested? Get in touch for a confidential conversation - there's no need to send a CV at this stage.

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Not actively looking but open to hearing what's available? I'd be happy to have a confidential, no-obligation chat about this Audit Assistant Manager opportunity or other audit positions we're currently recruiting for.