Audit Assistant Manager - Private Enterprise (KPE) - Manchester

KPMG United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Assistant Manager in the KPE Audit team, where you will oversee audit engagements for privately owned businesses. This role involves managing audit delivery, supervising junior staff, and ensuring high-quality standards throughout the audit process. You'll engage with senior stakeholders and contribute to the growth of the team in a supportive environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional development and embraces a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. If you're ready to make an impact in the audit sector, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards.
• Experience in audit within a 'Big 4' or mid-tier firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Supervise and coach junior team members.
• Build relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Audit experience

Technical accounting knowledge

Risk assessment

Controls testing

Substantive procedures

Documentation skills

US GAAP knowledge

US GAAS / PCOAB standards knowledge

Education

Professional qualification from a recognised accountancy body

Job description

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Job description

KPE Audit Assistant Manager

Locations: Audit hub - Manchester

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Manager to join our KPE Audit team. KPE stands for KPMG Private Enterprise therefore audited entities comprise privately owned businesses and private equity backed businesses.

As an Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day high-quality delivery of audit engagements from planning through to completion.

Alongside audit delivery work, you will also supervise junior team members, and provide coaching and development to help them reach their full potential. This will include planning and supervising their work to ensure the work quality is to a high standard.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of stakeholder relationships at audited entities and can expect to work with senior level staff.

You will work closely with the Audit Manager, Senior Manager, Director and Partner, ensuring that they are kept up to date with progress, involving them on a timely basis in all phases of the audit and when issues arise.

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?

• Conducting the planning and execution of audit fieldwork.
• Supervising and coaching junior members of staff to help them realise their full potential.
• Reviewing the audit work performed by junior team members.
• Project managing the audit delivery, including timelines, team briefings, team supervision, delivery of audit work, and reviews by more senior team members, including Directors and Partners.
• Keeping Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners up to date with progress throughout the course of the assignment.
• Preparing reports to senior management from audited entities and audit committees.
• Building relationships with the engagement and audited entity staff.
• Being the day-to-day point of contact for the audited entity.
• Other responsibilities will typically include supervising teams; coaching and development in technical, risk & compliance management, operational and quality management; project management including budgeting and planning; delivery of quality reports; and some performance management responsibilities.
• The individual will hold an in-date relevant professional qualification to apply up to date knowledge and expertise whilst undertaking their day to day duties.
• Due to the nature of the role significant time may be spent at client sites/KPMG offices.

What will you need to do it?

Technical knowledge: Understands relevant technical accounting and financial reporting standards, regulations and accounting literature. Exhibits and stays current on appropriate industry and specialised knowledge, and leverages KPMG methodologies (including ESG Assurance, where relevant).

• Risk assessment: Prepares for the audit execution design with a focus on risk assessment.
• Controls testing: Tests and evaluates internal controls to assess impact on engagement.
• Substantive procedures: Executes substantive audit procedures, gathering evidence and forming conclusions that contribute to audit objectives.
• Evaluation of audit results: Evaluates evidence from audit procedures to determine if audit objectives were achieved.
• Documentation: Completes audit documentation demonstrating an unwavering focus on audit quality.
• 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

Qualifications

• Professional qualification from a recognised accountancy body.

People & Culture

• Embrace and embed our culture ambition of high challenge, high support which is grounded in Our Values.
• Operate with a curious and sceptical mindset ensuring that this is embedded in your everyday work.
• Actively lead and embed a coaching culture to get the best out of others in an environment where everyone in the team feels empowered to speak up or challenge where appropriate.
• Be accountable, professional and act in the public interest, working for the benefit of shareholders of audited entities and wider society.
• Be inclusive and embrace the opportunity to work with other teams within Audit and across the firm in an integrated way. Have a sense of community, purpose and fun.

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. The core hub for this role is in:

• Manchester

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:

Within Audit we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below:

• Audit at KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/audit/
• About our firm: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/about-our-firm/
• KPMG Culture. Being Inclusive: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/being-inclusive/
• KPMG Workability and Disability confidence: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/need-sup...