Audit Senior/Assistant Manager: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Audit Senior/Assistant Manager – Bury St Edmunds

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Contract: Full‑time, permanent (part time will be considered)

Lead, mentor and make an impact as part of a friendly, growing team

Are you an experienced auditor or corporate services professional looking for a role where you can genuinely shape client relationships, develop others and take pride in high‑quality work? We’re looking for a confident, proactive ACA/ACCA qualified /part qualified Senior or Assistant Manager to join our Corporate Services team in Bury St Edmunds.

If you enjoy variety, want real responsibility, and like working in a supportive environment where no two days are the same, this could be an excellent next step.

A bit about us

Whitings LLP has deep roots in East Anglia, with long‑standing relationships across a diverse range of businesses. Our Corporate Services team delivers high‑quality audit, accounts and compliance services to clients from £5m turnover to significantly larger groups – and they value us for our professionalism, practicality and approachable style.

We’re a close‑knit, friendly team who help each other grow. You’ll be part of a department that doesn’t just “do the audit” – across our team we also work with clients on accounts and tax matters, as well as projects such as ad hoc support, consolidations and management accounts. It’s a varied, interesting team to be a part of.

What you’ll be doing day‑to‑day

As our Senior/Assistant Manager in the Corporate Services Team, you’ll take ownership of delivering high‑quality work while supporting junior colleagues to develop their skills. The level of responsibility and client portfolio size will depend on the appropriate role based on your experience.

Broadly, your role will include:

• Leading or co‑leading audits from planning through completion for a wide range of businesses
• Managing accounts preparation and tax compliance assignments, where this varied role is desired. We may be able to offer a pure audit role should this be preferred.
• Working closely with clients, visiting their premises and gaining a genuine understanding of how their business operates
• Mentoring junior staff, providing guidance and reviewing their work to ensure files are complete and ready for review
• Communicating clearly with clients about progress, issues and practical solutions
• Taking pride in your work and in your client relationships, producing high‑quality working papers and well considered files

Who we’re looking for

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Are ACCA/ACA qualified or part‑qualified with at least 3 years practice experience (post‑qualification experience is not necessary, just practical experience in audit. Candidates who are AAT qualified with relevant experience will also be considered)
• Have solid audit experience and strong attention to detail
• Communicate confidently and professionally with clients and colleagues
• Are self‑motivated, organised, and able to work well under pressure
• Enjoy developing others and contributing to a positive team culture
• Work well both independently and as part of a close, collaborative team

What you’ll get from us

• A friendly, supportive working environment where your development genuinely matters
• Opportunities to take on special assignments and broaden your technical skillset
• A structured support and development plan to help you progress as far as you aspire within Whitings LLP
• The chance to work with long‑standing, appreciative clients across a wide range of industries
• A market‑rate remuneration package aligned with your experience and expertise

Core benefits:

• Generous annual leave (25 days per annum plus Bank Holidays – if studying this will be reduced to 20 days per annum with one additional day every 2 completed holiday years)
• Continued development including attending training courses, webinars, leadership, management development and continuing professional development programmes
• Flexible working is encouraged and regularly reviewed
• Enhanced Maternity Pay Policy
• Enhanced Paternity Pay
• In case of long‑term sickness or incapacity, income protection is provided
• Life assurance
• Paid study leave
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Health Shield cash back plan – for treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy etc (a more extensive list is available)
• Flu vaccinations
• Enhanced sick pay
• Tax efficient pension (salary sacrifice)
• We have a wellbeing programme, which includes counselling and mental health support and legal advice
• Team social events, fundraising and activities with other local offices.

Ready to take your next step?

If you want a role where you can grow, mentor others, work closely with clients, and be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking firm, we’d love to hear from you.

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