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Assistant Audit Manager

Employer
Elite Audit Recruitment Internal Audit , Risk & Compliance Recruitment specialists
Location
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Sep 29, 2020

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Job Role
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Assistant Audit Manager (external audit) up to £50K + bens

Reading

Elite Audit Recruitment are seeking strong calibre qualified Accountants ACA/ ACCA for a leading professional services firm in the UK. The team has expanded on winning new business in the Thames Valley area.

You will ideally be recently qualified and now looking for the next step up on the career ladder to become an Assistant Manager.

The key element to this role is to provide on-site assistance on each Assurance assignment in an efficient and effective manner, and to help ensure that clients receive a quality service in all aspects.

Key Responsibilities

  • To be a key part of Assurance teams undertaking assignments, including opportunities to lead the on-site element of the work.
  • To ensure that each assignment is undertaken in accordance with the pre-assignment instructions, and to carry out all aspects of the assignment efficiently, thoroughly and in accordance with the firm's procedures.
  • To ensure Assurance quality at all times, contribute to internal and external quality assurance, ensuring all actions are completed in line with the firm's and the profession's standards.
  • To communicate any problems in complying with these instructions, or any contentious issues identified, to the assignment manager immediately, identifying and commenting upon the possible solutions.
  • To provide adequate briefing, supervision, and "on the job" training for less experienced members of staff.
  • To act as day to day point of contact for the client, and to practise the principles of excellent client service at all times.
  • To maintain an awareness of the firm's specialist services and publications. Ensure added value to clients.
  • To review work completed by less experienced staff for adequacy and completeness, and to undertake job appraisal reviews.
  • To summarise actual time spent compared to budget on each assignment, and to perform the firm's review and completion procedures before passing the files for manager review.
  • To develop and maintain an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil professional CPD requirements.
  • To maintain training records conscientiously and to keep up to date with examination studies, as applicable.

Essential

  • Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified.
  • Previous experience of carrying out Assurance related tasks as requested by the Assurance Manager.
  • Proven experience in client handling
  • Proven Assurance experience in producing high quality Assurances.

Desirable

  • Assurance experience from a practice background would be a distinct advantage
  • Assurance experience of Owner Manager Business clients would be advantageous
  • Experience of analytical review approach desirable

There is an excellent rememuneration package on offer as well as very strong career support and development.

Please apply with yoiur CV to Rachael Terry for more information on this opportunity.

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