Assistant Manager

Description:

The team predominately undertakes audit and other assurance work on behalf of our clients, however, they are also responsible for accounts preparation and tax computations too. We have audit clients across a range of sectors around the UK, from smaller not for profit organisations to entrepreneurial SME's and through to large listed groups. No job is the same and we can guarantee variety, plus the opportunity to learn from range of talented individuals, no matter your level.

In our London based Audit & Assurance team, you will get exposure to an eclectic range of organisations, including charities and financial services. Turnovers are typically from £20m - £40m (but go up to £400m), which means jobs are usually completed within a couple of weeks.

What is the opportunity?

Our Audit & Assurance team is actively winning new work across the region, as such we're always interested in speaking to those with external audit experience at Semi Senior, Senior or Assistant Manager (recently qualified) level. The complexity of work will depend upon how much experience you have, but you can expect to be involved in the following tasks:
 

• Planning audit engagements and leading onsite teams (70% of time).
• Preparing accounts and drafting tax computations (30% of time).
• Liaising with clients to resolve any queries, escalating more complex matters to manager / partner.
• Reviewing team members' work before passing completed file to manager.
• Coaching juniors and providing feedback on the quality of their work and performance.
• Controlling assignment time in line with pre-determined budget.
   

What experience do I need?

Whilst having the following experience is advantageous, we value passion and potential. If you meet the minimum criteria listed below and are eager to develop yourself, we would love to hear from you:
 

• Experience of undertaking statutory audits in an accountancy practice (minimum criteria).
• Part / fully qualified ACA or ACCA (minimum criteria).
• Knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS 102.
• Client facing experience.
• Experience of audit software (we use Caseware) and Microsoft packages.