Audit Assistant Manager

Evelyn Partners PS; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

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Company Description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK's top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881-helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose-to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description

What will you be doing?

Following S&W's expansion into the North East we've experienced significant growth in our audit business. Servicing some of the most successful businesses and entrepreneurs in the UK. With such growth comes some great opportunities to expand the team across the board. As such, we're seeking a talented individual to join our Audit team in Newcastle.

If you see yourself in an environment with an exciting and varied career journey and given the opportunity to perform and develop in one of the fastest growing audit firms in the UK, the S&W audit department might be exactly what you're looking for.

You will be responsible for planning, performing and completing the audit process for each assignment. You will ensure clients are provided with a high-quality service, through the effective management of resources and liaison with relevant departments.

As Audit Assistant Manager, your responsibilities will include among others:

1. Establish relationship with key contacts at the client.
2. Ensure that clients receive an efficient and proactive service and expectations are exceeded.
3. Identify issues and agree resolution with client Partner or Director, ensuring they are up to date with the jobs progress.
4. Awareness of commercial aspects of clients business and its impact on our work.
5. Identify and highlight any opportunities for Evelyn Partners apparent from work undertaken.
6. Regular discussions with the client to confirm progress, identify solutions to any hurdles and ensure reasonable expectations are met.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should

1. Fully ACA/ACCA qualified.
2. Demonstrable audit and accounts experience gained within a professional services firm.
3. Excellent communication skills, both internally and directly with clients.
4. Capacity to manage projects and to generate engagement with the stakeholders.
5. Demonstrable experience of supervising others and delegation of work.
6. Clear ability to organise self and others, such that you can work on several different assignments at one time.

Additional Information

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

1. Competitive salary
2. Private medical insurance
3. Life assurance
4. Pension contribution
5. Hybrid working model (role dependent)
6. Generous holiday package
7. Option to purchase additional holiday
8. Shared parental leave
9. Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
10. Cycle to work scheme
11. Season ticket loan
12. Eye care support

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we're delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.