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Audit Assistant Manager. Own portfolio & listed clients

Employer
Morgan McKinley
Location
London, United Kingdom
Salary
£55k - £60k
Closing date
Dec 21, 2024
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Job Function
Accounting/Audit/Tax
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
This is a 'step before Manager' role with a fantastic London firm in a supportive enviroment, Listed clients and a clear career path forwards. There is also the opportunity to take on your own portfolio. Very good working environment and work life balance.

Responsibilities
  • Managing and undertaking statutory audits and being involved in all stages of the audit process from planning to completion.
  • Showing initiative and taking responsibility for management of the audit and your team to ensure completion within the agreed budget.
  • Acting as the prime contact for the client during the on-site fieldwork.
  • Managing on-site teams and assisting in the supervision and development of your team.
  • Delivering high-quality work to tight deadlines.
  • Supervising audit teams on site, reviewing the work of Seniors, and assisting Senior Audit Managers in project management and client liaison.
  • Alongside other Assistant Managers, reporting to a Senior Manager on large complex audit assignments, as well as managing a small portfolio of clients as manager.
  • Carrying out work profitably and on a timely basis, in accordance with the firm's professional standards and to the satisfaction of clients and audit senior managers.
  • Supporting the team in delivering a quality audit timetable and providing insightful comments to report to the client.
  • Contributing to a continuous improvement ethos for the team.
  • Managing and lead assurance and risk management projects - liaising with clients and preparing client reports.

Purpose of the role:

As a qualified Accountant, Assistant Managers in the Audit division are required to lead teams on a range of Audit assignments. This role requires a particular specialism in corporates.
  • To adhere to deadlines, including prompt notification to the partner where problems are likely to arise or as they arise on each assignment.
  • Can identify where other experts in the firm can provide relevant services to respond to client business needs.
  • Manage work in progress and billing on client assignments.
  • Undertake additional duties as reasonably required.
  • Experience in working with complex groups, reporting structures and liaising with component auditors is highly desirable.

Technical skills, experience & knowledge:
  • Able to provide practical, proactive business advice for clients, while referring more significant or challenging control issues to the partner.
  • Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of business cycle controls, recognising the audit risks and business implications where controls are absent, ineffective, or inefficient.

Required Qualifications:
  • A recognised qualification ie eg ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS, ICAI, AICPA.
  • Ensures adequate CPD is undertaken in relevant disciplines/client sectors.

Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.

BY APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH TOGETHER WITH OUR PRIVACY STATEMENT GOVERN YOUR USE OF MORGAN MCKINLEY SERVICES.

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