Audit Assistant Manager

Audit Assistant Manager, Top 15 Firm, Maidstone ??

Up to £52,000 ??

Hybrid working policy

A leading national audit, tax, advisory and risk firm with global reach and local expertise. They are one of the top 15 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in 150 countries and across 798 offices globally. They pride themselves on looking after their people, whether you're working in corporate tax, statutory audit or you're a marketing or HR specialist - they invest in their people to help you be the best you can be.

Responsibilities:

• Managing and undertaking statutory audits and being involved in all stages of the audit process from planning to completion.
• Showing initiative and taking responsibility for management of the audit and your team to ensure completion within the agreed budget.
• Acting as the principal contact for the client during the on-site fieldwork.
• Managing on-site teams and assist in the supervision and development of your team.
• Delivering high-quality work to tight deadlines.
• Supervising audit teams on site, reviewing the work of Associates and assisting Senior Audit Managers in project management and client liaison.
• Alongside other Assistant Managers, reporting to a Senior Manager on large complex audit assignments, as well as managing a small portfolio of clients as manager.
• Carrying out work profitably and on a timely basis, in accordance with the firm's professional standards and to the satisfaction of their clients and audit senior managers.
• Supporting the team in delivering a quality audit timetable and providing insightful comments to report to the client.
• Contributing to a continuous improvement ethos for the team.
• Managing and lead assurance and risk management projects - liaising with clients and preparing client reports.

Purpose of the role:

As a qualified Accountant, Assistant Managers in their Audit division are required to lead teams on a range of Audit assignments. This role requires a particular specialism in corporates.

• To adhere to deadlines, including prompt notification to the partner where problems are likely to arise or as they arise on each assignment.
• Can identify where other experts in the firm can provide relevant services to respond to client business needs.
• Manage work in progress and billing on client assignments.
• Undertake additional duties as reasonably required.
• Experience in working with complex groups, reporting structures and liaising with component auditors is highly desirable.

Technical skills, experience & knowledge:

• Able to provide practical, proactive business advice for clients, while referring more significant or challenging control issues to the partner.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of business cycle controls, recognising the audit risks and business implications where controls are absent, ineffective, or inefficient.

Required Qualifications:

• CCAB body membership, eg ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS, ICAI, AICPA.
• Ensures adequate CPD is undertaken in relevant disciplines/client sectors.