Job Description Summary:
To take ownership of allocated assignments in a way that meets and exceeds client expectations while taking responsibility for managing and developing employees

Job Description:
Markets

• Is actively involved in the production and presentation of proposals for new work

• Is actively involved in office marketing events, is an 'ambassador' of the firm, is aware of the wide range of services the firm offers

• Liaises with other departments to maximise client satisfaction

Clients

• Manages a client portfolio and builds and maintains good working relationships with all colleagues and clients

• Assists the audit manager and partner in establishing audit objectives and overall scope

• Co-ordinates all aspects of audit planning including scheduling and attending client meetings, internal review requirements and production of planning documents

• Ensures key matters which arise during the audit which were not identified at the planning stage are properly assessed

• Co-ordinates and oversees all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion

• Reviews the work of in-charge accountants including key audit areas and also of office specialists (tax, risk)

• Addresses high level technical and audit issues ensuring the audit team are able to concentrate on core audit issues

• Highlights all key issues which may affect the audit opinion to audit manager or partner

• Ensures that audit work papers have been properly reviewed and that audit files are completed in a timely manner and are properly filed and maintained

• Determines that all audit reports reflect the work performed and meet set reporting and auditing standards

• Maintains up to date understanding of clients' business

• Addresses concerns regarding an audit assignment with audit partner

• Adheres to the firms risk management policies and procedures, including being familiar with and consulting the audit manual and advising junior staff on application of procedures

People

• Manages audit teams on specific assignments

• Motivates and coaches team members and provides feedback through regular communication and timely appraisal whilst being familiar with relevant training and development options

• Is actively involved in the interview and recruitment processes

• Maintains understanding of audit methodology

• Contributes to departmental and office meetings

Operations and results

• Controls the audit in relation to timescales and risk management procedures

• Consistently achieves deadlines and understands the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, recoverability, fee income and client service

• Accurately records time spent, documents reasons for overruns and assists with or undertakes overrun negotiations

• Communicates workload with manager or partner