Financial Services Audit Assistant Manager

Title: Financial Services Audit Assistant Manager

Location: Newcastle, UK (Hybrid & Flexible)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are recruiting a Financial Services Audit Assistant Manager in Newcastle to support audit engagements, manage junior staff, and work closely with clients. This role is ideal for a CA/ACA-qualified professional with experience in financial services audits and team leadership.

You will take ownership of audit planning and execution, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality client service while meeting deadlines and budget requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day audit engagements for financial services clients
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, including Audit Seniors and Assistants
• Prepare and review audit documentation and planning files
• Liaise with client staff and build strong, professional relationships
• Ensure audit deadlines and budgets are met, flagging issues promptly
• Provide technical guidance on complex audit areas
• Maintain high standards of audit quality, compliance, and confidentiality

About You

• CA, ACA, or equivalent qualified
• Strong experience in financial services audit
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Proactive, client-focused, and commercially aware
• Able to manage multiple deadlines and complex audit projects

What's on Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Client-facing role managing a financial services portfolio
• Opportunity to lead audits and mentor junior staff
• Exposure to complex audit engagements and technical development
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Newcastle Commutable from Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, North Shields, South Shields, and surrounding areas

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact Jack Wood at or call