Audit Assistant Manager

Sumer; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Solihull is seeking an Audit Supervisor to manage audit workflows and mentor trainees. The role requires ACA/ACCA qualifications and includes responsibilities for planning audits, supervising teams, and maintaining client relationships. Join a vibrant team and enjoy benefits such as a health package, social events, and in-house training opportunities.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing package for staff (Be Well Support)

Social Events including annual Summer and Christmas parties

Free parking

Gym Discount at Virgin Active

In-house training & qualification opportunities

Fantastic working environment

Qualifications

• Relevant audit experience ideally in a practice environment is required.
• Strong communication skills necessary for interacting with clients and colleagues.
• Team player who enjoys working as part of a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead audits to ensure compliance with set timescales and budgets.
• Supervise the audit team and manage workflow effectively.
• Maintain client relationships through regular contact and management letters.

Skills

Audit Experience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualification

Job description

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Location: Jerroms, Lumaneri House, Blythe Valley Park, Solihull, B90 8AH

You will undertake audits for a range of clients across a variety of sectors, including owner managed businesses, charities and entities within the education sector. You will have a can-do approach and be confident managing a varied workload, you will also get the opportunity to act as a mentor and assist with the development of our trainees.

You will be involved with managing the workflow of the audit team and play a key role in the planning, on site field work, execution and finalisation of the audit process. You will supervise the work of the audit team, aiming to resolve issues before escalating to the Manager/Partner for review.

You will also hold a significant portfolio of clients and provide regular contact with them to maintain a good client relationship.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan audits in advance of audit fieldwork, ensuring it appropriately addresses identified risks and achieves the objectives
• Lead audits to ensure client timescales are met and budgets are adhered to
• Complete more complicated consolidated financial statements and higher level accounting work
• Allocate areas of responsibility within the audit team when drafting audit plans
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external audit requirements
• Maintain excellent commerciality in WIP maintenance, billing and job efficiencies
• Attend audit planning meetings alongside leadership team and to attend close out meetings alongside the audit RI
• Undertake audits of commercial and not-for-profit clients, leading audit teams of up to five people
• Drafting the management letter to clients, recommending improvements to their accounting systems and controls

What do I need?

• You will need to have had some relevant audit experience ideally in a practice environment
• You will be fully qualified in either ACA/ACCA.
• Communication is key to this role, you must be confident in communicating with both clients and internal colleagues at varying levels
• A full driving license and access to independent transport is required
• You must be a team player who enjoys working as part of a busy team
• Health and Wellbeing package for staff (Be Well Support)
• Part of the Sumer Group – championing and empowering businesses across the UK and Ireland.
• Social Events including annual Summer and Christmas parties.
• Free parking.
• Gym Discount at Virgin Active on Blythe Valley Park
• Inhouse training & qualification opportunities.
• Fantastic working environment
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing firm