Public Sector Audit

The Public Sector is a priority growth area for this Big 4 Firm and encompasses Social Housing, Education, Local Government, Central Government and Public Healthcare. My client is looking for newly qualified accountants or internal audit/ assurance specialists to join the Public Sector Audit and Assurance team.

They are looking for people to be based either out of the Manchester or Leeds office to work on a portfolio of clients which will be regionally allocated. You will be required to undertake a mix of external audit, internal audit and/ or ad hoc advisory projects.

The role:

• Planning and project managing all aspects of audits and assurance engagements including: Risk assessment, controls and substantive testing (including the external audits of consolidations and statutory accounts and the internal audit of governance structures, systems and processes).
• Ensuring projects comply with applicable professional standards.
• Budgeting and monitoring the financial performance of projects, focusing on optimising profitability. Leading teams on the ground, reporting directly to the manager and partner.
• Building relationships with the client staff and acting as an ambassador for the firm.
• Report writing for Audit Committees and management.

Requirements:

ACA, ACCA, or CIPFA qualified or equivalent with good working knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS; IIA and others considered. Experience of working with or in the Public Sector.

Internal or external audit experience is desirable.