A genuinely good independent firm with its own dedicated audit department. That combination is harder to find than you'd think.
A well-established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice in Eastbourne is looking for an Audit Assistant Manager or Audit Manager, with the level set against the right person, to join a settled, partner-led team.
The firm is properly independent. Not part of a network, not part of a wider group, and not reporting into a head office somewhere else. It is, however, big enough to run a dedicated audit function in-house, which means real audits, real planning work, and proper client exposure rather than slotting into someone else's process.
You'll also get a genuine mix of audit and accounts work. If you enjoy variety and don't want to live inside a busy-season cycle for ten months of the year, this kind of split is hard to beat.
The role:
Running audits from planning through to completion
Managing and reviewing the work of junior staff
A mix of audit and accounts assignments across a varied client base
Direct contact with partners and clients
Helping shape how the audit team grows over the next few years
Who this will suit:
ACA or ACCA qualified
2 to 4+ years post-qualified, depending on level
Practice-trained, comfortable across both audit and accounts
Looking for proper progression in a stable, well-run firm
Based in or able to commute to Eastbourne
What's on offer:
£45,000 to £60,000, depending on level and experience
Strong, clearly mapped progression
A genuine balance of audit and accounts work
Real client exposure across a varied portfolio
A long-established firm with a supportive, low-turnover team
If you're an experienced auditor looking for a step up, or a manager who's quietly outgrown your current setup, this is well worth a conversation
Salary description
£45000.00 - £60000.00 per year