Assistant Audit Manager

LHH; Preston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Our client, a leading independent firm across the North West (and nationally), is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager or Manager to join their established practice. The role is pitched at Manager level with short term progression to RI status, understudying the existing management team with the aim to lead the audit offering of the firm.

The role involves managing and delivering audit engagements, acting as the main client contact for a diverse portfolio, and coaching 3-4 team members, with

Qualifications

• High level familiarity with UK auditing and accounting standards.
• Background in general practice.
• Experience managing multiple audits and deadlines concurrently.
• Commitment to audit quality and attention to detail.
• Experience of managing SRA Accounts Rules Reviews would be an advantage, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients including not for profit and SME/owner managed businesses and professional practices.
• Directly line manage 3-4 team members.
• Play an active role in business development, including: involvement in pitches and tenders, identifying opportunities within existing client relationships, developing commercial confidence and visibility within the firm, ad hoc non-audit related projects, including due diligence work and problem solving accounting issues, and assisting with the firm's Audit Quality Control process.

Skills

UK auditing standards familiarity

General practice background

Audit project management

Audit quality commitment

SRA Accounts Rules reviews experience

Job description

Sector Focus: - SME/Owner Managed Businesses & Not for Profit

Our client, a leading independent firm across the North West (and nationally) are seeking an Audit Assistant Manager or Manager to join their established and growing practice. The role is best suited to someone who is not only technically highly proficient but also engaged, confident and commercially minded, with a genuine interest in client relationships and business development. The role is pitched at Manager level with short term progression to RI status, understudying the existing management team with the aim to lead the audit offering of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion
• Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients including not for profit and SME/owner managed businesses and professional practices
• Directly line manage 3-4 team members

Play an active role in business development, including:

• Involvement in pitches and tenders
• Identifying opportunities within existing client relationships
• Developing commercial confidence and visibility within the firm
• Ad hoc non audit related projects, including due diligence work and problem solving accounting issues
• Assisting with the firm's Audit Quality Control process

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• High level familiarity with UK auditing and accounting standards
• Background in general practice
• Experience managing multiple audits and deadlines concurrently
• Commitment to audit quality and attention to detail
• Experience of managing SRA Accounts Rules Reviews would be an advantage, but not mandatory

Please note that we welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds, however, we are sadly unable to accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK.