Audit Assistant Manager

Audit Assistant Manager - BIG 4 FIRM

• Clear progression
• Great exposure to FTSE listed businesses
• Must have strong Audit experience

Our Client:
Following continued growth, our BIG 4 client based in Watford are seeking an Audit Assistant Manager. With clients cross a huge range of sectors and include FTSE listed businesses such as an online real estate portal, automobile manufacturers including a luxury brand and motor racing association, and a large chain of health clubs.

We are looking for recently qualified accountants to join the audit practice. As an Audit Assistant Manager you will get to work with a wide range of clients within a cross functional office. Our client base is from a wide range of business sectors, ranging in size from owner-managed businesses to multi-national organisations. Many of our clients are subsidiaries of overseas companies giving our work a truly international perspective.

Roles & Responsibilities for the Audit Assistant Manager Role:

• Planning and project managing all aspects of audits.
• Leading teams on the ground, reporting directly to the manager on a day to day basis.
  Budgeting and monitoring the financial performance of projects, focusing on optimising profitability Demonstrating practical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and IAS.
• Experience of US GAAP would be an advantage although not essential.
• Identifying, researching and helping to resolve complex audit issues.
• Supervising and coaching junior members of staff to help them realise their full potential.
• Building relationships with the client staff and acting as an ambassador for the firm.
• Keeping up to date with KPMG's product and service offerings and identifying the sales opportunities that will help us grow our business
• Reporting to audit managers and partners on all salient points arising from audits.

The ideal candidate for the Audit Assistant Manager will have:

• Identifies and pursues business opportunities.
• Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work.
• Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work. Continuously learns from experiences.
• Seeks out feedback and development opportunities.
• Gives clear directions, positive and constructive feedback
• Coaches less experienced staff. Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates information.
• Builds the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge and experience
• Monitors and upholds high quality of service and products to clients (internal and external).

Qualifications and Skills

• Recently qualified ACA or equivalent qualification (including SAICA, CPA or equivalent)
• We will also consider candidates who are exam qualified and nearing full qualification / membership in 2018
• Recent relevant external audit experience from a top 10 accountancy firm
• Mixed sector audit experience including some large corporate clients
• Strong IT literacy, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Good working knowledge of IFRS

What's on offer?

• GBP45,000 - GBP47,000 depending on experience
• Fantastic benefits package