Audit Assistant Manager or Assistant

ZipRecruiter; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Ipswich is seeking qualified auditors to join their expanding Corporate Services team. The role involves overseeing audits, mentoring team members, and direct client engagement. With a focus on professional development and a collaborative environment, this position offers a range of benefits including flexible working and extensive training programs.

Benefits

Contributory Pension

Cycle to work

Death in Service

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Flexible working

Free parking

Health cash plan

Private medical insurance

Professional certification support

Social events

Qualifications

• Recent UK practice-based experience required.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS102 essential.
• Experience in planning and leading audits.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing client engagements and mentoring team members.
• Leading audit assignments and reviewing working papers.
• Managing client relationships and engagement profitability.

Skills

Audit knowledge

Leadership

Client relationship management

Technical knowledge on audit matters

Education

ACCA/ICAEW qualified or part-qualified

Job description

Job Description

Audit job with an accounting firm. BSE, Ipswich or Cambridge Hays are looking for auditors for their client in Cambridge. Ideally, you will have recently qualified ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience, but our client is are also open to considering applications from UK practice candidates who are within the final stages of studying for ICAEW/ACCA and are seeking to complete their professional training within an alternative practice.

Study support will be considered, if applicable About the team The Corporate Services team provide a wide range of audit and assurance services including the audits of Limited companies accounts (UK GAAP and IFRS), LLP’s, solicitor accounts charity and Not-for-Profit accounts, Pension scheme accounts ABTA/ATOL return audits and FCA Client Money audits. The team’s client portfolio includes business clients across the spectrum from the very small to groups turning over several hundreds of million pounds including OMBs, subsidiaries of larger international groups, charities, pension schemes and LLPs. The firms acts for a number of East Anglia’s most significant businesses including many household names and also have other clients based locally, throughout the UK and internationally.

This means we can offer you exposure to a broad and mixed portfolio of work. The role This diverse role offers real scope to further develop your existing accounting skills as well as your external profile. You will be expected to participate in all stages of an audit from planning through to fieldwork, and finalisation of the assignment for Partner review.

Reporting directly to the Corporate Services Manager and Partners, you will oversee client engagement teams and may manage multiple engagements simultaneously whilst also taking a lead on client contact. Whilst the majority of this role comprises of audit work, you will also be involved in supporting clients with accounts preparation and corporation tax matters. Responsibilities will include: Overseeing day-to-day work on client engagements; mentoring and developing team members Leading audit assignments in order to produce high-quality audit files Reviewing assignments and working papers, providing constructive feedback to team members Client interaction, including communicating engagement progress, problems, financial information and other business concerns Participating in networking and building client relationships Monitoring engagement profitability – billings and collections Skills and Experience required: You must be ICAEW/ACCA qualified or part-qualified, with recent UK practice-based experience.

Thorough knowledge of audit work with prior experience of planning and leading audits. Strong technical knowledge on audit matters (eg FRS102, UK GAAP) is essential. Salary & Benefits You will be offered an attractive salary with numerous benefits in a friendly working environment.

Our client has an impressive record of growth and an excellent reputation for staff development, offering an extensive in-house training programme for all their staff. Buddy Scheme Contributory Pension Cycle to work Death in Service Dress for your diary Enhanced maternity/paternity pay Flexible working Free parking Health cash plan Holiday purchase Private medical insurance Professional certification Shopping discounts Sick pay Social events Well-being support Staff awards scheme What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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