Audit Assistant Manager
Sumer
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Ipswich • United Kingdom
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Salary
💰 £40,000 per year
About the role
- You will undertake audits for a range of clients across a variety of sectors, including owner managed businesses, charities and entities within the education sector.
- You will have a can do approach and be confident managing a varied workload, you will also get the opportunity to act as a mentor and assist with the development of our trainees.
- You will be involved with managing the workflow of the audit team and play a key role in the planning, on site field work, execution and finalisation of the audit process.
- You will supervise the work of the audit team, aiming to resolve issues before escalating to the Manager/Partner for review.
- Plan audits in advance of audit fieldwork, ensuring it appropriately addresses identified risks and achieves the objectives.
- Allocate areas of responsibility within the audit team when drafting audit plans.
- Undertake audits of commercial and not-for-profit clients, leading audit teams of up to five people.
- 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.
- Maintain and developing strong relationships with clients and colleague.
Requirements
- Fully qualified in either ACA/ACCA.
- Experience using Inflo or similar audit software, confident working in a fully paperless, digital audit environment.
- Demonstrable ability to plan, manage, and review audit assignments efficiently, meeting deadlines and budgets.
- Practical audit experience gained in a similar environment.
- A full driving license and access to independent transport is required.
Benefits
- Starting salary from £40,000 if you're newly qualified in ACA/ACCA, plus a sign on bonus of £5,000 – a total package of £45,000!
- Flexible and Hybrid working
- Commitment to continued learning and development
- 36 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays and 3 days Christmas closure)
- Option to purchase a further 5 days
- Life Assurance up to 4x salary and contribution towards the Firm’s pension scheme
- Employee health and wellbeing programme
- Regular social and informal events within the organisation
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
audit planningaudit executionfinancial statement draftingrisk assessmentissue resolutionworkflow managementon-the-job trainingconstructive feedbackbudget adherencetime management
Soft Skills
mentoringrelationship buildingcommunicationteam leadershipproblem solvingorganizational skillsconfidenceadaptabilitycollaborationconstructive criticism
Certifications
ACAACCA