Average Audit Associate salary in City of London

Do you see yourself as a future leader within Audit, working with a mixed client base across the SME market while playing a key role in developing both clients and people? Then this opportunity with a highly regarded Top 50 firm could be the right next step.A leading Top 50 Practice is looking to appoint an Associate Director into their London office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Audit professional who wants to take on a broader leadership role, combining portfolio responsibility, team development and close Partner interaction. With a varied client base spanning sectors including FMCG, Retail and Media, this role offers the chance to work on engaging assignments while continuing to build your profile internally and externally. The firm has a strong reputation for investing in its people, and the Partners are genuinely hands-on when it comes to mentoring and progression.Responsibilities: As an Audit Associate Director, you will…Take ownership of a portfolio of SME audit clients, acting as a key senior contact and trusted adviserLead the delivery of risk-based audit assignments, overseeing quality, budgets, timelines and client serviceReview statutory accounts, management letters and other key deliverables, ensuring a high technical standard throughoutManage, coach and develop junior team members, while supporting Managers and working closely with Partners on wider team objectivesContribute to the growth of the firm through identifying added-value opportunities, strengthening client relationships and supporting business development activityRequirements: As an Audit Associate Director, you will need…ACA or ACCA qualificationStrong experience managing and reviewing audits for SME clients, typically with turnovers in the £10m–£50m rangeProven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships and take ownership of a portfolioExperience using data analytics within audit engagementsStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with the credibility to engage confidently with both clients and senior stakeholdersBenefits:As an Audit Associate Director, you will get…Hybrid working, with 3 days per week in the officeFlexible working hours around core business hoursHealth insuranceSeason ticket loanGenuine opportunity to progress further within a supportive and ambitious leadership teamIf you are looking for a senior Audit opportunity with genuine scope to influence, lead and continue progressing within a respected Top 50 firm, apply now.Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.

Audit Assistant Manager / Audit Supervisor / External Audit Assistant ManagerMcGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a Top20 Accountancy Practice who are looking to strengthen their Corporate Audit team with the appointment of an Audit Assistant Manager for their offices in Central London. The role is 100% Commercial Audit and you will be required to manage Qualified audit staff, liaise with Partners and review the audits for both Corporate PLCs & PE backed businesses across a range of hospitality & entertainment clients. Key duties include:Managing a portfolio of audit and account clients with turnovers up to £150m. Clients include multi-national UK listed and private groups, along with PE-backed enterprises.Managing both small and large corporate clients, including those with complex issues requiring higher levels of ad-hoc workAssisting Partners in planning & executing complex UK and International audit engagements, including open and close meetings with clientsBusiness development and winning work by managing existing clients and targeting new audit clients within the London regionReviewing and appraising internal audit working practices, identifying areas where efficiency improvements can be made within the Audit function.Involvement in internal compliance procedures (e.g. quality control reviews, money laundering procedures etc.).Assisting Audit Partners in establishing the audit approach; reviewing audit work papers and ensuring audit files are completed in a timely mannerResponsible for a number of Qualified Audit staff on client sites to ensure audit work is appropriately completed to satisfy audit objectivesActing as a trusted business adviser to major clients and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues and clientsTo be considered for the Audit Assistant Manager role you should be a Qualified ACA/ICAS/ACCA Accountant with at least 3 years’ experience running client portfolios, and ideally from a Top100 or well-regarded Regional Accounting firm. Experience managing audits across a range of corporate industry sectors (ranging from OMBs, PE-backed, listed and international groups) is required, and you should have excellent knowledge of UK GAAP & FRS102.On offer is a salary up to £60,000 depending on relevant experience with benefits to include company pension, healthcare and 25 days holiday. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) office by telephone or via email at admin@mcginnisloy. comMcGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. Follow us on twitter @mcginnisloy or check our Linked-In company profile

Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified Audit Senior, Audit Supervisor or Audit Assistant Manager with experience of, or a very strong interest in, working with Charity and Not for Profit clients? Would you like to work for one of the leading practice firms who work with many large and well known Charity and Not for Profit clients? If so this Top 10 firm, with over 700 staff and a large and well established Charity & NFP department is looking to expand and recruit an ambitious Audit Senior, Audit Supervisor or Audit Assistant Manager (either recently qualified or with up to 3 years PQE) due to many impressive new business wins from competitors. You must be dedicated to the charity sector and be able to add value to their impressive and growing list of charity clients (including a mixture of small charities and many larger household names) which includes academies, schools, traditional charities, professional bodies, INGO’s, grant makers, student unions, trade unions, religious organisations, membership bodies and social housing associations. You will be responsible for leading audit assignments from planning to completion, supervise juniors, review work, liaise with clients and carry out ad hoc assignments such as new business development, marketing and attending charity specific functions and events. Your role will be 100% audit and assurance based although there may be chances to gain exposure to accounts preparation work if desired. Your client base will be 100% charity and NFP based. Your role will be varied, hugely enjoyable and you can expect to progress to a higher level in a short space of time.To be considered for this new role (June 2026) you must be a fully qualified ACA / ACCA Audit Senior or Audit Supervisor (either recently qualified or with some PQE) and either have experience or a strong interest in specialising in auditing Charity and Not for Profit clients. You will currently be working for a good quality UK based practice firm, with experience of leading audits from planning to completion, managing staff and acting in an advisory capacity to clients. Your current role must be at least 50% audit based. The firm has had great success with candidates who have relocated to London from around the UK and this firm welcomes applications from small or medium size firms.This Top 10 accountancy practice firm based in a prime location in Zone 1 Central London is growing at a rapid rate, particularly their Charity & NFP department. They are winning a large volume of new clients from many of their competitors and can offer you the chance to work on, and advise many interesting charities based in London, the UK and internationally. Promotional prospects are very strong and you will be given every opportunity to progress to full Manager grade in a short space of time. The firm has also had great success with Audit Seniors from small or medium size firms, looking to upgrade to a larger, London based firm. Overall this is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Senior or Audit Supervisor with experience of, or a strong interest in working with Charity and Not for Profit clients to join a large and growing Charity & NFP department of a Top 10 practice and carry out a high profile and rewarding new position.