Audit Assistant Manager

Audit Assistant Manager

Essex/Suffolk

£45,000

James George Recruitment has partnered with a highly regarded Accountancy practise that is looking to add an Audit Assistant Manager to their teams covering Essex/Suffolk.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Allocate responsibility within the audit team when drafting audit plans
• Plan audits in advance of audit fieldwork, ensuring it addresses identified risks and achieves the objectives
• Undertake audits of commercial and not-for-profit clients, leading audit teams of up to five people. Where required, performing work under Solicitors’ Accounts Rules regulations and RICS work.
• Lead audits to ensure client timescales are met and budgets are adhered to
• Drafting the management letter to clients, recommending improvements to their accounting systems and controls
• When requested, review audit work performed by more junior members of the team, whilst providing verbal and written constructive feedback
• Ensure junior members of the team understand their responsibilities, providing appropriate on-the-job training
• Drafting individual and consolidated financial statements (primarily UK GAAP)
• Maintain and developing strong relationships with clients and colleagues

Key skills required:

• You will need to have at least three years’ audit experience, ideally in a Practice environment
• You will be fully qualified in either ACA/ACCA
• A full driving license and access to independent transport is required
• You must be a team player who enjoys working as part of a busy team
• You will have the ability to maintain an internal and external network via strong working relationships with colleagues and clients

To discuss further, please don’t hesitate to contact Adam Sommerville, Nicola Rouse or Lorna Coburn at James George Recruitment.