Corporate Services (Audit) Assistant Manager (Bury St Edmunds)

Ensors; Bury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Bury St Edmunds seeks an Assistant Manager in Corporate Services within their Audit team. Ideal candidates will be ICAEW/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience and will manage a variety of audit and assurance services for diverse client portfolios, gaining exposure to prestigious projects within the sector.

Benefits

Study support

Extensive in-house training programme

Attractive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Audit with a UK practice.
• Qualified ICAEW/ACCA or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of accounts preparation under UK GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead small audit jobs and assist in larger assignments.
• Prepare accounts and support on corporation tax matters.
• Engage in all aspects of audit planning.

Skills

Audit

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Education

ICAEW/ACCA Qualified

Tools

CCH Accounts Software

Job description

Corporate Services (Audit) Assistant Manager (Bury St Edmunds)

We have an opportunity within our Audit team at Bury St Edmunds for an Assistant Manager who is recently ICAEW/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience. We 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. Further details are available on our website here.

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. We act 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

The exact type of work you undertake will depend upon your experience and competencies but this role provides real scope to develop your existing skills. You will be expected to lead on small audit jobs and assist on larger audit assignments within the team as required (equating to approximately 65% of the role). You will also be required to prepare accounts and provide support on corporation tax matters for a variety of businesses.

Essential skills required:

• A proven background in Audit within a UK practice is essential as is front line client contact. Qualified to ICAEW/ACCA or by experience. A working knowledge of corporation tax would be helpful.
• Must be keen to be involved in all aspects of audit planning and have a good working knowledge of accounts preparation under UK GAAP.
• Experience of CCH accounts software would be advantageous, or other similar software packages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, hard working, flexible and prepared to undertake some travel. A full UK driving licence and access to own transport are essential.

The package includes:

We offer an attractive salary with numerous benefits in a friendly working environment. We have an impressive record of growth and an excellent reputation for staff development, offering an extensive in-house training programme for all staff. Read more about working at Ensors here.

The role offers a great opportunity to gain experience within a prestigious team that has gained significant recognition. Ensors has been shortlisted for 'Pensions Accountancy Firm of the Year' at the 2024 Pensions Age Awards. The firm was also shortlisted at the Central & East Insider Dealmaker Awards in 2024, 2023, and won Deal of the Year in 2022. Ensors also secured 1st place in the Experian 2020 Corporate Finance Adviser League Table. See more on our website here.

To apply, please submit your CV together with a covering letter stating your current salary via the 'Apply for this job' button. Please note we are only accepting applications via our recruitment portal for this vacancy. Should you not receive an acknowledgement email in response to your application, please check your spam folder.

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