Are you looking to take the next step in your audit career? Would you like to be to be part of a Company where progression and personal development is key? We have a fantastic opportunity for an Audit Assistant Manager to join us...

Why Scrutton Bland?

Scrutton Bland is a fast moving and innovative regional firm, we pride ourselves on the first-class delivery of audit services and advice we offer to our wide range of business and private clients. This exciting opportunity would suit a conscientious and driven individual who will play a key part in the success we share as a team.

The role can be based in either our Ipswich or Bury St Edmunds office.

We are continuing to see growth and expansion and have big plans for the future, so, do you want to be part of it?

What will I do?

You will undertake audits for a range of clients across a variety of sectors, including owner managed businesses, charities and entities within the education sector. You will have a can do approach and be confident managing a varied workload, you will also get the opportunity to act as a mentor and assist with the development of our trainees.

You will be involved with managing the workflow of the audit team and play a key role in the planning, on site field work, execution and finalisation of the audit process. You will supervise the work of the audit team, aiming to resolve issues before escalating to the Manager/Partner for review.

Some of the day to day will look like this:

• Plan audits in advance of audit fieldwork, ensuring it appropriately addresses identified risks and achieves the objectives.
• Allocate areas of responsibility within the audit team when drafting audit plans.
• Undertake audits of commercial and not-for-profit clients, leading audit teams of up to five people.
• Lead audits to ensure client timescales are met and budgets are adhered to.
• Drafting the management letter to clients, recommending improvements to their accounting systems and controls.
• When requested, review audit work performed by more junior members of the team, whilst providing verbal and written constructive feedback.
• Ensure junior members of the team understand their responsibilities, providing appropriate on-the-job training.
• Drafting individual and consolidated financial statements (primarily UK GAAP).
• Maintain and developing strong relationships with clients and colleague.

What do I need?:

• You will need to have at least three years’ audit experience, ideally in a Practice environment
• You will be fully qualified in either ACA/ACCA
• Communication is key to this role, you must be confident in communicating with both clients and internal colleagues at varying levels
• A full driving license and access to independent transport is required
• You must be be a team player who enjoys working as part of a busy team

What Will I Get?

We offer an attractive reward and benefits package which you can tailor to suit your needs.

• Starting salary from £40,000 if you're newly qualified in ACA/ACCA, plus a sign on bonus of £5,000 - a total package of £45,000!
• Flexible and Hybrid working
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• 36 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays and 3 days Christmas closure)
• Option to purchase a further 5 days
• Life Assurance up to 4x salary and contribution towards the Firm’s pension scheme
• Amazing employee referral scheme, paying up to £5,000 for a successful referral
• Access to mental health support
• Employee health and wellbeing programme
• Regular social and informal events within the organisation
• Opportunity to participate in the Scrutton Bland Foundation where we support the local community

Every new team member will experience a full induction and training programme where you will get up to speed on our systems, processes, and ways of working.

Diversity Statement

Scrutton Bland values diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender assignment, age, religion or belief, pregnancy, maternity and paternity status, disability, marital or civil partnership status.

Recruitment and Internal Career Development

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage ethnic minorities and disabled applicants and value the positive impact different lived experiences have on our teams. We are committed to inclusion and diversity within our organisation. We continue to encourage interest from applicants who require reasonable adjustments within the workplace.

Sounds interesting? We look forward to hearing from you, please apply now