Audit Assistant Manager

Dains; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Glasgow is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to support client relationships and grow the Audit department. The role involves supervising audit teams, reviewing audit files, and assisting with business development. Candidates should hold a professional qualification and possess strong technical knowledge in auditing practices. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including flexible working options and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

35 days annual leave

Optional private medical cover

Flexible working hours

Group staff pension scheme

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• Professional qualification required in CA, ACA, or ACCA.
• Experience in leadership and managing audit teams.
• Strong knowledge of auditing and accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Review and ensure completeness of audit files.
• Supervise audit teams and support onsite work.
• Maintain commercial relationships with clients.
• Assist in business development and client engagements.

Skills

Professional qualification CA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent

Leadership skills supporting junior teams

Strong technical knowledge of auditing and accounting

Exceptional communication skills

Innovative problem-solving skills

Understanding of accounting industry standards

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Glasgow- Consilium

Description

Are you looking for your next career step to Audit Manager with a firm that is innovative, forward thinking and offers continued support and career development – joining Dains, could be your ideal next step?

We are establishing an integrated Scottish Audit team comprising over 30 partners, directors and staff. This builds on the growing audit practices in the existing businesses.

As part of the reorganisation of the Audit business we have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Manager to join an existing team. The individual will assume responsibility for an existing portfolio of clients, supporting the directors and partners as they seek to drive the future growth of the Audit department and wider business.

As an Assistant Manager, you will take pride in supporting the client relationship from initial engagement to completion. You will also gain experience in the cross‑selling of Dains services and be involved in winning new clients and work including pricing and proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing the audit file and ensuring that it is complete in accordance with best auditing practice.
• Providing supervision and guidance to the audit teams, supporting the onsite work and training to the team as required.
• Performing such detailed tasks as may be required including work of an advanced technical nature.
• Developing and maintaining positive commercial relationships with clients working closely with other service lines as required.
• Managing the relationships with key client contacts.
• Attending meetings with the Partners and Directors as required.
• Keeping Partner and Directors adequately informed of progress on engagements and of potential problems requiring resolution.
• To be aware of the latest technical developments through reading and attendance of courses (internal and external).
• Maintaining liaison with the Tax Team
• Undertaking the role of a line manager within the audit team, ensuring that the team receive the support and guidance required whilst working towards agreed competencies in line with the Dains Career Pathway.
• Ensuring the department works towards set fee targets, including responsibilities for billing and following up with clients over unpaid bills.
• Assisting the Partner and Directors with Business Development, focusing on risk assessment, potential client scoping meetings and preparation of budgets.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Education: You hold a professional qualification CA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent, which serves as a foundation for the technical expertise required in this role.
• Leadership and Management Skills: You possess leadership qualities with experience in supporting junior teams during audits.
• Technical Skills: You have strong knowledge of the technical aspect concerning a set of accounts and you will be conversant with all current appropriate auditing and accounting practice.
• Communication Skills: You will have exceptional communication skills to enable you to convey complex information clearly to all clients and communicate effectively with others within the organisation.
• Adaptability and Innovative Thinking: You can adapt to changes of client needs and have a flair for thinking creatively to solve issues that may arise.
• Industry Knowledge: You have a robust understanding of the accounting industry’s standards and best practices, which is critical for developing relevant and up-to-date training content.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary, and our generous benefits package;
• 35 days annual leave (including statutory bank holidays);
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave;
• Optional private medical cover;
• Life assurance cover;
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay (after a specified length of service);
• Annual payment of professional subscriptions;
• Flexible working hours options, as part of a hybrid working environment;
• Group staff pension scheme, with generous pension contributions;
• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline available 24/7;
• Paid volunteer day;
• Career break options (after a specified length of service);
• Dress for diary.