Accounts & Audit Assistant Manager

Great opportunity to join a progressive firm, this role will report to the Accounts & Audit Manager.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead, manage, develop and coach an effective team
Monitor and control the team – review the team’s work, ensuring quality in compliance with professional standards
Oversee and control completion of audit/accounts assignments including assessing controls, systems and planning
Manage client relationships and identify opportunities; think strategically by understanding the client’s
needs, their business and key risks
Tailor audit programmes to suit client business environments
Address situations before they become a crisis and develop solutions to avoid recurrence
Maintain a high technical and professional standard
Manage team and individual budgets and performance objectives
Identify ways to maximise the relationship and deliver added value
Work closely with the Manager/Partner in the planning and conduct of audit/accounts assignments discussing findings, emerging risks and actions to address identified risks

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential
Studier of ACA/ACCA with proven external auditing experience.
Experience of supervising and guiding an audit/accounts team to deliver high quality assurance services
Credibility to lead, develop and motivate individuals and the team as a whole
Evidence a thorough understanding of systems and risk based auditing
Evidence of developing long-term client relationships and delivering added value
Evidence of ability to think strategically about client needs
Evidence of showing an analytical and inquisitive mind with the ability to work effectively with all colleagues

Desirable
Knowledge of Caseware, Sage, Quickbooks, Xero,

Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited is an employment agency and employment business