Assistant Audit Manager

The Company

Able Bridge Recruitment are thrilled to be working with a truly independent Scottish accountancy firm in the recruitment of an assistant audit manager

Benefits include

• Pension & Life assurance x3
• Reward partnership programme with various retailers
• Access to CPD training and all subscriptions fully paid
• Flexible/Hybrid working arrangements
• Employee assistance programme
• Ability to actively participate in trainee mentoring programmes

This vacancy, the result of growth will report into audit manager/audit partnership group and will be office based for at least 2 days per week.

The Responsibilitie

The purpose of this role is to provide audit services to a wide range of clients ranging from medium sized businesses to large corporate organisations. You will be involved in various audits within multiple industry sectors and have the opportunity to mentor, develop and nurture more junior staff.

On a day‑to‑day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following;

• Manage a varied client portfolio for including entities in the following sectors: Technology, Health Care, Construction, Manufacturing and Charities. Clients range from corporate clients, owner managed businesses, and group entities.
• Work closely with Responsible Individuals and audit managers, reviewing the work of junior staff prior to overall RI review, resolving queries wherever possible and providing constructive feedback.
• Lead own audits with minimal support.
• Manage and direct the audit process taking responsibility for planning and co-ordinating the work.
• Liaise with clients to develop an understanding of the client’s industry and the general business/economic regulatory environment.
• Guide the team in designing tests to the ensure adequacy of controls/identify weaknesses in systems and make recommendations to clients.
• Develop less experienced staff, providing on the job training and assist in their professional development.
• Liaise directly with clients, maintaining and building relationships to deliver a service that exceeds clients’ expectations.
• Draft/review audit completion reports.
• Take responsibility for your own workload, including timely completion of audit work, ensuring work is completed within budget.
• Prepare statutory accounts and draft corporation tax computations.

The Requirements

You will be a professionally qualified accountant with a minimum of 3 years PQE experience within a UK environment. We would welcome applications from candidates who have previous managerial/supervisory experience within a financial audit capability. It goes without saying that a strong technical audit knowledge is essential. Communication skills in written and verbal form are also essential. We are working with a collaborative team and one that prides itself on team work and inclusivity, as such these are core behavior competencies to be successful in the role.

Our client does not hold a license to offer study support so will only consider applicants who are able to work unrestricted within the UK and who are based in the immediate vicinity.

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