Audit Assistant Manager

As a dynamic and growing accountancy firm we are seeking an Audit Senior/Assistant Manager to join our Business Services Team. Department: Audit. Employment Type: Full Time. Location: Greater Manchester. Workplace type: Onsite. Key Responsibilities

• Lead compliance assignments, taking full responsibility for the planning, fieldwork and completion of the assignment.
• Liaise with clients and represent Hurst in line with our values.
• Deliver high quality statutory accounts, corporation tax computations, Board Reports and other deliverables as necessary.
• Act as a line manager for junior team members.
• Supervise the audit team, providing leadership, control and guidance as required.
• Ensure that high standards of quality, reporting and advice are maintained throughout the audit.
• Complete work on time and within budget and identify alternative or innovative methods of completing the assignment.
• Ensure that files are prepared in accordance with the audit manual for managerial review.
• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of current technical matters.
• Become and remain familiar with the market in which the client operates.
• Make commercial observations and present ideas for system and control improvements for our clients' businesses.
• Assist in the development of other, more junior, professional staff through on-the-job training and support.
• Provide complete, honest and constructive feedback on each member of the team.
• Participate in internal and external meetings.
• Contribute to technical or other discussions showing commercial awareness, skill and initiative in handling complex technical matters.
• Remain aware of the latest technical developments through reading and attendance of courses.
• Support portfolio managers with tasks as requested.
• Undertake CPD appropriate to your skills and role and maintain appropriate records.
• Undertake other projects and assignments as required.
Qualifications
• Education: Hold a qualification such as the ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Leadership and Teamwork Skills: Strong teamwork qualities, ability to build relationships and give constructive feedback to juniors.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication to convey information clearly and professionally across all levels of the organisation and to clients.
• Adaptability and Innovative Thinking: Ability to adapt to changes, difficult situations and think creatively.
• Industry Knowledge: Good understanding of accounting industry standards and best practices, and competence in limited company accounts and auditing practices.
Benefits
• 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Birthday holiday
• Charity leave
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Health cash-back scheme
• Life Assurance and death in service
• A generous discounted shopping platform for all staff
• Greener car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
  
  Education: Hold a qualification such as the ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Leadership and Teamwork Skills: Strong teamwork qualities, ability to build relationships and give constructive feedback to juniors.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication to convey information clearly and professionally across all levels of the organisation and to clients.
• Adaptability and Innovative Thinking: Ability to adapt to changes, difficult situations and think creatively.
• Industry Knowledge: Good understanding of accounting industry standards and best practices, and competence in limited company accounts and auditing practices.
  
  23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Birthday holiday
• Charity leave
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Health cash-back scheme
• Life Assurance and death in service
• A generous discounted shopping platform for all staff
• Greener car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
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