Audit Assistant Manager - KPE - Southampton

KPMG-UnitedKingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading consultancy as an Audit Assistant Manager in Southampton, where you will oversee audit engagements, supervise a talented team, and deliver high-quality financial audits. This role offers you the chance to work across various industries and develop your skills within a supportive and expanding environment. Ideal candidates will have a professional accountancy qualification and strong auditing knowledge.

Qualifications

• Recognised accountancy body qualification required.
• Experience with audit processes, particularly in a senior role.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and US standards is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Delivering financial statement audits and supervising audit fieldwork.
• Managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring high-quality audit delivery.
• Coaching junior team members and providing technical accounting advice.

Skills

Knowledge of International Standards on Auditing

Working knowledge of IFRS

Knowledge of UK GAAP

Experience with proprietary software for managing audit workflow

Managing small teams

Coaching and mentoring junior staff

Education

Professional qualification from a recognised accountancy body

Tools

Proprietary software for managing audit workflow

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Audit Assistant Manager - KPE - Southampton, Southampton

Client: KPMG-United Kingdom

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 6334467df1ee

Job Views: 6

Posted: 18.06.2025

Expiry Date: 02.08.2025

Job Description:

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 South Coast. Working on complex audit engagements, which could include big retailers, UK banks, Insurance Houses, and multinational organizations, 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, supporting 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. It works with privately owned entities and across various industries, from fast growth to large established international groups.

What will you be doing?

1. Delivering financial statement audits, technology audits, audit-related data, analytics, and tools; providing 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).
2. Supervising junior team members and providing coaching to help them reach their potential.
3. Conducting planning and execution of audit fieldwork.
4. Managing stakeholder relationships at audited entities.
5. Ensuring high-quality delivery of audit engagements.

What will you need to do it?

• Professional qualification from a recognised accountancy body.
• Knowledge of International Standards on Auditing.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Experience with proprietary software for managing audit workflow and evidence.
• Managing small teams, coaching, and mentoring junior staff.

Additional skills we'd love to see

• Audit experience within a 'Big 4' firm, mid-tier, or public sector.
• Knowledge of US GAAS / PCOAB standards.
• Knowledge of US GAAP.

To discuss this or wider Audit roles, apply, create a profile, upload your CV, and start your journey with KPMG.

Where will you be working?

Audit at KPMG covers the entire UK, with 20 sites. You will work from an office, client site, and have flexible and part-time options. Discuss your needs with our team.

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