Audit Assistant Manager

RSMUK; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Cambridge is looking for an ACA/ACCA qualified Assurance professional to join their team. This role emphasizes client interaction and high-quality Assurance services, with opportunities for career progression through structured training programs and diverse sector specializations. Candidates can expect a supportive environment focused on personal and professional development.

Benefits

Extensive internal training program

Structured career progression

Internal and international secondment opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in Assurance within a professional services firm is required.
• Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site assistance during Assurance assignments.
• Communicate issues to the assignment manager and enhance clients' experience.
• Lead on-site elements and supervise less experienced staff.

Skills

Client Handling

Analytical Review

Quality Assurance

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent

Job description

About the Department

There has never been a more exciting time to pursue a career in Audit at RSM.

Audit is our largest service line nationally, and we are growing!

We provide comprehensive Audit services to clients ranging from OMBs, through to large listed PLCs. We believe that it is important for our people to have experience across a range of industries and sectors, so we do not typically have individuals in our teams working on only one type of client.

RSM has a culture of transparency and supportiveness, we remain people focused, and we care about your development. Within Audit, we promote from within wherever possible, we listen to your career goals and aspirations, and we will support you in your short- and long-term goals.

About You

Are you ambitious? Do you want to feel heard and recognised? Do you want to work closely with your clients, building lasting relationships which allow you to make a real contribution? Do you enjoy variety, and to be challenged? Do you want to see your efforts rewarded and to be continually developed? Our culture is our greatest strength, and many of our most Senior Partners joined us at Assistant level.

About the Job

To provide on-site assistance on each Assurance assignment in an efficient and effective manner, and to help ensure that clients receive a quality service in all aspects.

Responsibilities

• Be a key part of Assurance teams undertaking assignments, including opportunities to lead the on-site element of the work
• Ensure that each assignment is undertaken in accordance with the pre-assignment instructions, and to carry out all aspects of the assignment efficiently, thoroughly and in accordance with the firm's procedures
• Ensure Assurance quality at all times, contribute to internal and external quality assurance, ensuring all actions are completed in line with the firm's and the profession's standards
• Communicate any problems in complying with these instructions, or any contentious issues identified, to the assignment manager immediately, identifying and commenting upon the possible solutions
• Provide adequate briefing, supervision, and "on the job" training for less experienced members of staff
• Act as day to day point of contact for the client, and to practise the principles of excellent client service at all times
• Maintain an awareness of the firm's specialist services and publications. Ensure added value to clients
• Review work completed by less experienced staff for adequacy and completeness, and to undertake job appraisal reviews
• Summarise actual time spent compared to budget on each assignment, and to perform the firm's review and completion procedures before passing the files for manager review
• Develop and maintain an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil professional CPD requirements
• Attend staff meetings and training and to assist in student recruitment, training and marketing activities as required

Requirements

• Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent
• Previous experience of carrying out Assurance related tasks within a professional services firm
• Proven experience in client handling and in producing high quality Assurances
• Experience of analytical review approach desirable

In return, there are many exciting opportunities for anyone looking to join our team;

• Extensive internal training program directed by a specialist team, including relevant training for key service lines, industries and responsibilities, providing significant CPD opportunities
• Structured training program for staff with potential to reach Manager, Senior Manager, Director and beyond
• Regular provision and discussion of feedback to assist in progression
• Opportunity to specialise in a wide variety of sectors including listed, not for profit, pensions, private equity and financial services
• Internal and international secondment opportunities
• Internal office and regional team events

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Diversity and Inclusion at RSM
At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.
At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.]]>