Audit Assistant Manager

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent accountancy practice in London is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager. The successful candidate will manage audit engagements, mentor junior team members, and maintain client relationships. Candidates should be ACA or ACCA qualified with experience in a UK practice. This position offers a competitive salary and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Experience gained within a UK practice.
• Proven experience in meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout the audit cycle.
• Mentor junior team members and monitor team's performance.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge in IFRS, FRS 101 and FRS 102

Managing audits and audit teams

Verbal and written communication skills

Time management

Teamwork and problem solving

Good IT skills (e.g. ProAudit, Xero)

Education

Qualified ACA or ACCA or equivalent

Tools

ProAudit

Sage Accounts Production Advanced

Sage Line 50

Xero

Job description

Job Description

Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified audit professional looking for an exciting new role? Our client is recruiting for an Audit Assistant Manager to join the team at this highly professional accountancy practice in London.

This firm will offer the successful candidate a competitive salary, and an excellent, flexible working environment and the opportunity to thrive and progress your career.

Working with Audit Managers and Partners, you will manage and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion and be responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of clients.

As Audit Assistant Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, liaising with them throughout the audit cycle
• Managing teams through the planning, fieldwork and completion of audit engagements
• Managing performance of teams, monitoring budgets and keeping the partner updated on progress
• Managing and mentoring junior team members with the ability to give constructive feedback
• Ensuring the effective and timely delivery of engagements
• Assisting in tendering for new clients
• Maintaining and developing client relationships, both written communication and conducting face to face meetings
• Liaising with other departments in order to efficiently complete jobs whilst adding value to clients’ needs
• Ensuring the firm's processes and technical standards are maintained, with the ability to answer technical questions proficiently and confidently
• Continuing to develop your technical skills in all areas of accounting and auditing standards
• Professionally representing the firm and its interests in dealings with clients and other professionals at all times
• Keeping up to date with internal policies, procedures and announcements
• Other ad hoc duties in line with business requirements

To apply for this Audit Assistant Manager role, you should have the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Qualified ACA or ACCA or recognised equivalent, with experience gained within a UK practice
• Ideally have experience of managing audits and audit teams
• Strong technical knowledge and experience in IFRS, FRS 101 and FRS 102
• Proven experience in working to tight deadlines and time management
• Demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with staff and clients
• An aptitude for teamwork and problem solving
• Positive and ambitious attitude
• Good IT skills with experience of the following computer programmes is beneficial but not essential; ProAudit, Sage Accounts Production Advanced, Sage Line 50, Xero

Please note that we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa. Candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.