Associate, Assurance

Pwc; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Kingston upon Thames seeks a capable external audit professional to help obtain reasonable assurance on financial statements and to issue auditor's reports. You will build client relationships, mentor others and navigate complex environments while upholding professional standards.

The role requires at least 3 years of external audit experience, a first degree in accounting, and ACCA/CPA pursuit or completion. A collaborative team culture and ongoing development are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in an external audit environment.
• First Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Pursuing or completed ACCA or CPA qualification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the execution of internal audit engagements with the support of an Engagement Manager.
• Review, analyse and identify weaknesses/deficiencies within the clients' environment to improve controls.
• Maintain electronic working papers for audit engagements.
• Lead, supervise and coach team members on internal audit engagements to maintain quality.
• Prepare and present audit reports to senior personnel.
• Provide timely updates to the engagement team on milestones and activities.

Skills

Auditing

Client Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Accounting Policies

Data Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Team Leadership

Education

First Degree in Accounting

ACCA or CPA

Job description

In financial statement audit at PwC, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes the auditor's opinion. Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Plan and coordinate the execution of internal audit engagements with the support of an Engagement Manager. Review, analyse and identify weaknesses/deficiencies within the clients' environment with an aim to improve or add value to clients' controls. Maintain electronic working papers for audit engagements. Lead, supervise and coach team members on an internal audit engagement with a view to maintain quality, being efficient and effective, and delivering the clients' deliverables within a timely manner. Review working papers of team members on an external audit engagement. Conduct interviews with and report to senior personnel at clients. Prepare and present audit reports. Provide timely updates to the engagement team on key milestones and activities on internal audit engagements. Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems. Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing. Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas. Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
Minimum years experience required

• Minimum 3 years in an external audit environment
• Educational requirements
• First Degree in Accounting or related field
• Pursuing or completed ACCA or CPA qualification
• Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit {+ 24 more}