Audit Assistant Manager - KPE - Southampton

KPMG United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG is seeking a KPE Audit Assistant Manager for their Southampton office. This role involves overseeing audit engagements, supervising junior staff, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality audit services. The successful candidate will have a professional accountancy qualification and experience in auditing practices. Join KPMG to contribute to significant audit projects that support UK businesses and economic growth.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification from a recognized accountancy body required.
• Exposure to International Standards on Auditing and IFRS essential.
• Experience managing and coaching junior team members preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial statement audits and technology audits.
• Supervise and coach junior team members.
• Manage stakeholder relationships at audited entities.

Skills

Exposure to International Standards on Auditing

Sound working knowledge of IFRS

Experience managing small teams

Education

Professional qualification from a recognised accountancy body

Tools

Proprietary software for audit workflow

Job description

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Job description

KPE Audit Assistant Manager

Location: Audit hub - Southampton

The KPMG Audit function is a cornerstone of our business. We do work that matters to our local business and communities - supporting investment and economic growth across the Midlands. Working on complex audit engagements, which could include big retailers, UK banks, Insurance Houses and multinational organisations, our team strives to provide best-in-class Audit solutions to audited entities who trust us to get it right first time.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Why join KPMG in KPE Audit

KPE Audit is responsible for the high quality delivery of audit engagements from planning through to completion. Working with privately owned entities and working across a range of businesses from fast growth to large international established groups, as well as across different industries

What will you be doing?

• Work in teams delivering either financial statement audit; technology audit; audit related data, analytics and tools; independent assurance over other info such as regulatory/ESG/internal controls; learning and development; quality/risk/knowledge management; and/or specialist, technical accounting advice (non-audited entities only).
• Alongside audit delivery work, you will also supervise junior team members, and provide coaching and development to help them reach their full potential
• You will be conducting the planning and execution of audit fieldwork.
• You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of stakeholder relationships at audited entities.
• You will be responsible for the day-to-day high-quality delivery of audit engagements.

What will you need to do it?

• Professional qualification from a recognised accountancy body
• Exposure to working knowledge of International Standards on Auditing
• Sound working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Experience of using proprietary software to manage the audit workflow and document audit evidence
• Experience of managing small teams, coaching and mentoring junior staff

Additional skills we'd love to see

• Audit experience within a 'Big 4' consultancy, mid-tier firm, or government / public sector audit department
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAS / PCOAB standards
• Sound working knowledge of US GAAP

To discuss this or wider Audit roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Where will you be working?

Audit at KPMG is wide ranging, and we cover the entire UK.

With 20 sites across the UK, you will be working from a KPMG office, client site and some flexible working, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

Find out more:

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