Manager, Audit

Itchy Feet; Jersey Marine; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Itchy Feet is seeking an Audit Manager (Real Estate Valuations) to lead and deliver high-quality valuation audits across UK and European markets. You will evaluate statements, assess controls, and produce clear reports for clients and stakeholders.

You will manage engagement operations, coach junior colleagues, and develop new business opportunities, leveraging your RICS qualification and in-depth knowledge of commercial real estate valuations and Argus/MRI software.

Qualifications

• RICS qualified or working towards RICS qualification, or possess another relevant professional qualification in real estate, valuation, finance, or a similar discipline.
• Strong knowledge of UK and European commercial real estate markets is essential.
• Advanced technical knowledge and practical experience in commercial real estate valuation.
• Good understanding of operational real estate valuation, particularly for hotels and residential properties.
• Some experience in development asset valuation is preferable.
• Familiarity with real estate valuations and software applications such as Argus Enterprise, Argus Developer, or MRI.

Responsibilities

• Manage the audit process, ensuring the delivery of high-quality valuation assurance and advisory services to clients.
• Review real estate asset valuations of a diverse range of commercial, residential, and development assets across UK and European markets for audit purposes.
• Undertake real estate valuations and provide sector specialist advice within business recovery, transactional due diligence, or wider advisory assignments.
• Collaborate with network firms and work independently on various key work streams, depending on your skills and experience.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, investors, advisers, and internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted point of contact.
• Develop knowledge of real estate market trends and valuation approaches while gaining exposure to varied client situations.
• Prepare clear and impactful reports and presentations, translating complex valuation matters into practical insights for stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of new business opportunities, including preparing proposals, attending client presentations, and identifying potential for further work.
• Oversee engagement operations and management, including project planning, budgeting, and quality control.
• Coach junior team members on technical valuation and market knowledge during client assignments.

Skills

Audit management

Real estate valuations

UK/Europe CRE markets

RICS qualification

Valuation software adeptness

Education

RICS qualification or equivalent

Real estate/valuation related professional qualification

Tools

Argus Enterprise

Argus Developer

MRI

Job description

Our client is seeking a Manager in Audit to contribute to their financial statement audits while providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements and related controls. In this full-time position, you will evaluate compliance with regulations, assess governance and risk management processes, and issue auditor reports that include opinions on financial statements. The role will allow you to work closely with clients and engage in various audit activities, collaborating with other teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Job Duties:

• Manage the audit process, ensuring the delivery of high-quality valuation assurance and advisory services to clients.
• Review real estate asset valuations of a diverse range of commercial, residential, and development assets across UK and European markets for audit purposes.
• Undertake real estate valuations and provide sector specialist advice within business recovery, transactional due diligence, or wider advisory assignments.
• Collaborate with network firms and work independently on various key work streams, depending on your skills and experience.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, investors, advisers, and internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted point of contact.
• Develop knowledge of real estate market trends and valuation approaches while gaining exposure to varied client situations.
• Prepare clear and impactful reports and presentations, translating complex valuation matters into practical insights for stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of new business opportunities, including preparing proposals, attending client presentations, and identifying potential for further work.
• Oversee engagement operations and management, including project planning, budgeting, and quality control.
• Coach junior team members on technical valuation and market knowledge during client assignments.

Job Requirements:

• RICS qualified or working towards RICS qualification, or possess another relevant professional qualification in real estate, valuation, finance, or a similar discipline.
• Strong knowledge of UK and European commercial real estate markets is essential.
• Advanced technical knowledge and practical experience in commercial real estate valuation.
• Good understanding of operational real estate valuation, particularly for hotels and residential properties.
• Some experience in development asset valuation is preferable.
• Familiarity with real estate valuations and software applications such as Argus Enterprise, Argus Developer, or MRI.

What You'll Love:

Our client offers a supportive and dynamic work environment, enabling you to work collaboratively with a dedicated team of professionals. You will have the opportunity for ongoing professional development and career advancement, along with the chance to engage with a diverse range of clients and projects that contribute to your industry expertise.