Audit Assistant Manager

Location
England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
Salary
£36000 - £40000 per annum
Posted
19 Feb 2018
Closes
26 Feb 2018
Ref
IM162183
Contact
Goodman Masson
Job Title
Audit
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

This is a role within the firm's largest and most profitable team with 60 Partners nationwide. Your client base will consist of entrepreneurial businesses up to FTSE listed companies across a variety of corporate sectors.

 

The Responsibilities:

Planning and project managing all aspects of audits including:

-Staffing Risk assessment Systems, controls and substantive testing (including audits of consolidations and statutory accounts)

-Ensuring projects comply with firm and International Auditing 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

-Identification of ways to differentiate the firm - how can we bring new and innovative ideas to our clients?


Qualifications and Skills:

-ACA, ACCA qualified or equivalent

-Strong IT literacy, including Excel, Powerpoint and Word

-Must demonstrate a good working knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS

 

Experience and Background:

We think our people really stand out from the crowd. We are looking for equally exceptional people to join us, with the following skills and characteristics:

-Creativity

-Commercial focus

-Ability to think big picture, out of the box

-Strong technical skills

-Accountability and decision making ability

-Attention to detail, organised with a commitment to quality Willingness to take on additional responsibility and opportunities and a commitment to personal development

-Leadership skills and ability to act as a role model

-Drive and resilience and ability to thrive in a pressured environment

-Relationship building skills

-Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken