Audit Assistant Manager

McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd; Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Tunbridge Wells seeks an Audit Assistant Manager/Supervisor to manage audit client portfolios and supervise audit teams. The role requires ACA or ACCA qualification with strong skills in communication and audit legislation. A competitive salary up to £55,000 is offered along with hybrid working and flexible benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension schemes

Healthcare schemes

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Professional and credible image projected.
• Up to date with current audit legislation including FRS 101/102.
• Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Assist Partners with managing audit client portfolios.
• Control smaller audit assignments and liaise with Managers & Partners.
• Supervise the work of Audit Seniors/PQs.

Skills

Confident communication skills

Junior staff management

Technical audit knowledge

Planning and organizational skills

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified Accountant

Job description

Overview

Audit Assistant Manager / Audit Supervisor

McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a high-growth Top15 Accounting Firm who are looking for an Audit Assistant Manager / Supervisor to work in their Kent based office. With a client base covering London and the South East, the role will involve controlling Audit plans and their delivery, supervising Audit Seniors & Juniors, meeting budgets/targets and financial reporting. Key duties include:

• Assisting Partners with managing audit client portfolios, ensuring all Audit engagements comply with audit standards and internal procedures
• Controlling smaller audit assignments and liaising with Managers & Partners as necessary
• Supervising the work of Audit Seniors/PQ’s including on-the-job training
• Performing spot checks on audit files prior to being passed to Partners
• Providing technical audit assistance and performing technical checks
• Organising the delivery and oversight of on-site audit training and reviews with the Audit Partners
• Budgetary planning and monitoring the team’s audit work against agreed targets
• Preparing and reviewing working papers, along with drafts of financial statements
• Addressing and discussing with clients any technical audit issues identified during the course of audits
• Identifying areas requiring improvement in client processes and providing recommendations
• Planning audits that are larger, more complex or high profile in nature

Qualifications

To be considered for the 75% Audit & 25% Accounts position, you should be able to project a professional, credible image with confident communication skills and be an ACA or ACCA Qualified Accountant. From a Top100 (or highly regarded regional) Accountancy Firm, you should have junior staff management skills, be up to date with current audit legislation inc FRS 101/102 and have a strong working knowledge of UK GAAP. You should be self-motivated, energetic and be able to take the initiative with excellent planning, organisational and team working skills.

Offer

On offer is a base salary to £55,000 depending on experience, 25 days holiday, pension & healthcare schemes, hybrid working and other flexible benefits. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone on 01183 245 245 or via email at admin@mcginnisloy. com

Legal notice

McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act