Audit & Assurance Semi Senior / Senior / Assistant Manager | Peterborough, UK

Price Bailey; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established firm of chartered accountants as an Audit & Assurance Semi Senior/Senior/Assistant Manager. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with diverse clients across various sectors, from not-for-profits to professional sports teams. You will be responsible for managing audit assignments, coaching juniors, and liaising with clients. The firm emphasizes personal growth and offers a Smart Working culture for flexibility. With a commitment to diversity and a range of benefits including private medical insurance and a contributory pension scheme, this role is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

23-25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Contributory pension scheme

4x life assurance

Employee share scheme

Family-friendly policies

2 days paid volunteering

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in statutory audits in an accountancy practice.
• AAT or ACA qualification (part/full) is required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake audit assignments and lead onsite teams.
• Assist on larger audit assignments and complete sections thoroughly.

Skills

Statutory Audits

Client-facing Experience

Knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS 102

Audit Software

Microsoft Packages

Education

AAT Qualification

ACA Qualification

Tools

Audit Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Audit & Assurance Semi Senior / Senior / Assistant Manager

Price Bailey Peterborough, United Kingdom

Make your career count

At Price Bailey, we provide exciting opportunities for training, personal growth, and career engagement. We believe in fostering happiness and fulfillment in your work, whilst supporting and inspiring you to grow. Our Smart Working culture promotes flexibility, allowing you to choose when and where to work, while still providing excellent client care.

We are a well-established firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, offering services including auditing, accounting, tax, and corporate finance. We serve a diverse client base across the UK and internationally, with a focus on entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses passionate about innovation.

What do the team do?

The team undertake audit and assurance work for UK-based clients across various sectors, from not-for-profit organizations to medium-sized trading groups, including professional sports teams, care homes, professional services, manufacturing, and retail. Turnovers typically range from £1m to £10m, up to £25m. The work offers variety and learning opportunities from talented colleagues at all levels.

What will I be doing?

Our Audit & Assurance team is actively winning new external audit work, and we are interested in candidates at Semi Senior / Senior / Assistant Manager levels. Responsibilities will vary based on experience, including:

1. Undertaking smaller, less complex assignments on-site, under guidance, and leading onsite teams.
2. Assisting on larger audit assignments, completing sections thoroughly, and aiding conclusions.
3. Carrying out and recording moderately complex audit tests.
4. Completing files to a stage of completion as agreed with the team lead.
5. Liaising with clients to resolve queries and escalating complex matters.
6. Coaching juniors, providing feedback, and reviewing their work.
7. Managing assignment time within budget.

What experience do I need?

While experience is advantageous, we value passion and potential. If you meet the minimum criteria below and are eager to develop, we want to hear from you:

• Experience in statutory audits in an accountancy practice.
• AAT or ACA qualification (part/full).
• Knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS 102.
• Client-facing experience.
• Experience with audit software and Microsoft packages.

What's on offer?

In addition to salary, we offer:

• 23-25 days annual leave, with buy/sell options.
• Private medical insurance (Assistant Manager level).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 4x life assurance.
• Employee share scheme.
• Family-friendly policies, including paid leave for dependants.
• 2 days paid volunteering.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with discounts.

Our commitment to diversity

Price Bailey is committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining talented people from all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunities employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. If you require reasonable adjustments, please specify in your application. We offer guaranteed interviews for candidates with disabilities meeting minimum criteria.

Note to recruitment agencies

We only accept CVs from agencies briefed by our Resourcing team under contractual agreements. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, and agency fees will not be owed unless contracted. To join our approved supplier list, contact [e-mail].

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