Audit Assistant Manager

Curtis Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity leave

Bonus scheme

Health and well-being

Social events

Job summary

Curtis Recruitment is seeking an Audit Assistant Manager to join a professional accountancy practice in London. This role offers a competitive salary and a flexible working environment.

The ideal candidate will manage audit engagements, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior team members. Applicants should be ACA or ACCA qualified with relevant UK practice experience. A comprehensive benefits package including private medical and bonus schemes is included.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA or recognized equivalent, with experience in UK practice.
• Experience in managing audits and teams is ideal.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, FRS 101, and FRS 102.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients.
• Manage and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Qualified ACA or ACCA or recognized equivalent

Experience managing audits and audit teams

Strong technical knowledge in IFRS, FRS 101 and FRS 102

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to build strong relationships

Good IT skills (ProAudit, Sage Accounts)

Problem-solving aptitude

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

ProAudit

Sage Accounts Production Advanced

Sage Line 50

Xero

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 excellent, flexible working environment and the opportunity to thrive and progress your career.

If successful you will receive a comprehensive benefits package including private medical, life assurance, enhanced maternity leave, bonus scheme, health and well-being, social events and more.

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
• Manage and mentor junior team members with the ability to give constructive feedback
• Ensuring the effective and timely delivery of engagements
• Assist in tendering for new clients
• Maintaining and developing client relationships, both written communication and conducting face to face meetings
• Liaise with other departments in order to efficiently complete jobs whilst adding value to clients' needs
• Ensuring the firms processes and technical standards are maintained, with the ability to answer technical questions proficiently and confidently
• Continue developing your technical skills in all areas of the accounting and auditing standards
• To professionally represent the firm and its interests in dealings with clients and other professionals at all times
• Keep up to date with internal policies, procedures and announcements
• Other ad hoc duties in line with business requirements

Please do apply for this Audit Assistant Manager role if you 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
• Demonstrate 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

Submit your CV for this Audit Assistant Manager role

Unfortunately, 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.

Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.