This is a wide-ranging and challenging position that requires an individual who is committed to and energised by client relationships, team and personal development as well as audit quality. The role will involve leading audit on-site project teams, being a key point of contact for client finance teams and providing quality deliverables to the senior members of the team.
Being the on-site project lead for a portfolio of audits. You will complete work on higher risk areas of the audit file as well as being responsible for coaching and project managing the on-site team
You will be the primary on-site liaison for the key client contacts. You will engage with them on project management and ensure expectations and deliverables are effectively managed
You will be responsible for quality control of the team’s work by providing effective support and challenge as well as reviewing work
You will support the Audit Manager/Senior manager in engagement economics, including preparation of budgets and tracking against actuals
Manage your own time and that of others to meet deadlines and deliver an effective service to clients
Opportunity to be involved in strategic projects at office and firm wide level
Contributions to business development activities
Ambition and determination to contribute more broadly, including business development
Confident communicator, able to liaise with clients and colleagues at all levels
Leadership & people skills to help develop junior members of the team
Accurate, methodical and organised
Strong project management skills
Self-starter who can manage their own time to meet deadlines
Pro-active with the ability to work on their own initiative to improve internal processes
Well presented, dynamic and personable
Ability to pro-actively research and improve technical knowledge
ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent
At least 3 years’ experience in audit practice
Excellent IT skills, including experience of using different accounting packages and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook