Assistant Manager - KPE Reading

KPMG United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to join their dynamic team in Reading. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex audit engagements within technology and life science sectors. You will lead audit fieldwork, supervise junior staff, and manage project timelines while ensuring high-quality audit solutions for clients. The position allows for flexible working arrangements, making it ideal for professionals looking to balance work and personal commitments. Join a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and supports your career growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification required from a recognized accountancy body.
• Experience managing small teams and coaching junior staff is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conducting planning and execution of audit fieldwork and supervising junior staff.
• Project managing audit delivery and preparing reports for senior management.

Skills

Audit fieldwork

Coaching and mentoring

Project management

Relationship building

Education

Professional qualification from a recognised accountancy body

Tools

Proprietary audit software

Job description

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Job description

KPE Audit Assistant Manager

Location: Audit hub - KPE Reading

The KPMG KPE Reading Audit function is a cornerstone of our business. We do work that matters to our local businesses and communities - supporting investment and economic growth specifically around the Thames Valley region. Working on complex audit engagements, which include PE backed and privately owned entities, we primarily focus on the technology and life science sectors as the largest active markets in the Thames Valley. Our team strives to provide the best-in-class Audit solutions to audited entities who trust us to get it right first time.

What will you be doing?

1. Conducting the planning and execution of audit fieldwork.
2. Supervising and coaching junior members of staff to help them realise their full potential.
3. Reviewing the audit work performed by junior team members.
4. Project managing the audit delivery, including timelines, team briefings, team supervision, delivery of audit work, and reviews by more senior team members, including Directors and Partners.
5. Keeping Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners up to date with progress throughout the course of the assignment.
6. Preparing reports to senior management from audited entities and audit committees.
7. Building relationships with the engagement and audited entity staff.
8. Being the day-to-day point of contact for the audited entity.

What will you need to do it?

• Professional qualification from a recognised accountancy body.
• Exposure to working knowledge of International Standards on Auditing.
• Sound working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Experience of using proprietary software to manage the audit workflow and document audit evidence.
• Experience of managing small teams, coaching and mentoring junior staff.

Additional skills we'd love to see

• Audit experience within a 'Big 4' consultancy, mid-tier firms.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAS / PCOAB standards.
• Sound working knowledge of US GAAP.

To discuss this or wider Audit roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Where will you be working?

Audit at KPMG is wide ranging, and we cover the entire UK. The core hub for this role is in:

• Reading

With 20 sites across the UK, you will be working from a KPMG office, client site and some flexible working, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

Find out more:

Within Audit we have a range of divisions and specialisms.