Assistant Audit Manager

PKF Smith Cooper Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced auditor to join their award-winning team in Nottingham. This role offers the chance to lead audit assignments, mentor junior staff, and build strong client relationships in a dynamic environment. The company emphasizes personal growth and offers a supportive culture, making it an ideal place for ambitious professionals looking to make a significant impact. With a focus on career advancement and a collaborative atmosphere, this position is perfect for those eager to contribute to a thriving firm and grow their career in the accountancy field.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Mentoring System

Kudos Reward Scheme

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of audit experience required.
• Strong technical ability and ACA/ACCA qualification needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Coach junior team members and build client relationships.

Skills

Audit Experience

Client Relationship Management

Technical Ability

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualification

Job description

Location: Nottingham

Contract: Full-time

Salary: Dependent on experience

Are you on the lookout for a thrilling new opportunity in a dynamic and forward-thinking company?

PKF Smith Cooper is a top-12 accountancy firm with a global presence. We are leaders in the SME and owner-managed space and have been going from strength to strength over the past few years.

Due to our impressive growth and exciting business plans for the next 5 years, we are now searching for an experienced auditor to join our award-winning team. The role will be based in our Nottingham office, located at the heart of Nottingham city centre.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a difference in an ambitious company. We offer an amazing culture and mentoring system to ensure that you have everything you need to reach your potential. We place a great emphasis on career growth, as exemplified by our Managing Partner, who started his career here as an audit graduate.

The important work you will be doing:

• You will directly report to our team of audit managers and audit partners when leading audit assignments. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with directors and partners.
• Your responsibilities will include all aspects of leading audit assignments, from planning to completion, including the preparation of financial statements. You will also be responsible for coaching junior team members, building strong client relationships and preparing high-quality audit files for manager review.
• Your work will be mostly on-site at client premises or in our Nottingham office, where you will have significant exposure to client staff and management.

The skills and experience you will bring:

• You will need 3-4 years' experience in audit.
• A keen interest in advising and assisting businesses and a willingness to engage and communicate with client personnel.
• Strong technical ability and proven track record of academic achievement, including ACA/ACCA qualification.
• The ability to work in a team with a personable approach.
• Hard-working and a willingness to complete audits to deadlines.
• Additionally, you are expected to have a full driving licence and access to a car.

Why PKF Smith Cooper?

• Our company culture, built on our values – Engage, Empower and Excel – encourages initiative, personal growth, and collaboration. Every team member is appreciated and celebrated; a notion embodied in our Kudos Reward Scheme.
• The firm’s Partners, who remain actively invested in the development of employees, will both support and champion your professional development and progression.
• We work with ambitious businesses of different sizes across a variety of sectors, so no two jobs are the same.
• We are multi-award-winning accountants and business advisors, ranked the 12th biggest firm by UK fee income in the Accountancy Age Top 50+50.

How to apply?

Apply now if you believe you have what we are looking for! Even if you do not tick 100% of the boxes, we would encourage you to apply. To do so, please upload a copy of your CV and a cover letter to our job portal.

Should you have any questions, please contact a member of the People team - email [e-mail] or call 01332 332021.

Please note that whilst we welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for our vacancies, we are unfortunately unable to accept applications from candidates requiring a visa to work in the UK.

Please no agencies unless we have contacted you directly.