Audit Assistant Manager

TPF Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm seeks an Audit Associate in London. The successful candidate will assist in audit assignments, manage junior staff, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The firm, known for its expert guidance, offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Life assurance

Health insurance

Private medical

Hybrid/flexible working

Annual leave enhancements

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified.
• Experience in commercial auditing and statutory audits.
• Skilled in financial statements preparation as per UK standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing audit assignments.
• Manage junior staff and allocate tasks.
• Prepare detailed memoranda and analytical reviews.

Skills

Client liaison skills

Internal controls knowledge

Statutory audits experience

Financial statements preparation

Experience training juniors

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

Tools

ProAudit

Caseware

QuickBooks

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Description

Audit Associate

TPF Recruitment is seeking an Audit Associate to join a well-established Top 15 UK accountancy firm. This global leader in audit and assurance offers a strong UK presence and operates in 150 countries, with over 20,000 professionals across 440 offices. The firm provides audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory services, known for simplifying complex challenges.

About the Firm

The firm supports clients across various sectors, including insurance, capital markets, and not-for-profit. They are recognized for handling complex issues with expert guidance to drive client success.

Role Overview

As an Audit Associate, you will assist in planning and executing audit assignments, manage junior staff, and ensure audits meet client expectations and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pre-Assignment: Attend meetings, assist in planning, and understand objectives and budgets.
2. During Assignment:
   • Allocate tasks and guide junior staff.
   • Review work and provide feedback.
   • Ensure audits follow plans and budgets.
   • Update managers on developments requiring strategy adjustments.
   • Resolve challenges logically.
   • Prepare detailed memoranda and analytical reviews.
   • Follow up on queries with managers and partners.
   • Address client queries professionally, often with senior management.
   • Provide business advice and understand client needs.
   • Track time for billing and planning.

Person Specification

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Experience in commercial auditing, familiar with ISAs.
• Experience in statutory audits and reviews from planning to completion.
• Skilled in preparing financial statements per UK standards and IFRS.
• Experience with cash flow and consolidated statements.
• Knowledge of internal controls and reporting.
• Experience training and supervising juniors.
• Proven client liaison skills.

IT Skills

• Excel: Intermediate
• ProAudit, Caseware, QuickBooks
• Word: Intermediate
• Access: Basic
• PowerPoint: Basic

Benefits

• Life assurance
• Health insurance
• Private medical
• Hybrid/flexible working
• Sick leave enhancements
• Annual leave enhancements
• Salary sacrifice options
• Pension contributions
• Season ticket loan
• Sabbaticals
• Secondments
• Professional subscriptions
• Dress down policy

Contact Luke Harrison at 020 3744 6633 or [e-mail] for a confidential chat.

Referral Program

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