Audit Assistant Manager
Department: Audit
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Halesowen
Reporting To: Chris Casey
Compensation: £40,000 - £46,000 / year
Description
Jerroms are a leading accountancy and business advisory practice established in 1972, with over 170 employees. Serving over 4,000 clients across various sectors, we offer trusted advice and a pragmatic approach to businesses of all sizes, with particular expertise in education, healthcare, legal, financial services, and construction.
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.
Key Responsibilities
1. Plan audits in advance of audit fieldwork, ensuring it appropriately addresses identified risks and achieves the objectives.
2. Allocate areas of responsibility within the audit team when drafting audit plans.
3. Undertake audits of commercial and not-for-profit clients, leading audit teams of up to five people.
4. Lead audits to ensure client timescales are met and budgets are adhered to.
5. Draft the management letter to clients, recommending improvements to their accounting systems and controls.
6. Review audit work performed by more junior members of the team, providing verbal and written constructive feedback.
7. Ensure junior members of the team understand their responsibilities, providing appropriate on-the-job training.
8. Draft individual and consolidated financial statements (primarily UK GAAP).
9. Maintain and develop strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Qualified Accountant: ACCA/equivalent qualified accountant.
* Audit Practice Experience: Experience in an Audit and Accounts practice, including an understanding of regulatory obligations and quality standards.
* Risk Assessment: Experience in identifying and assessing risks, and implementing effective controls.
* Client Management: Strong client relationship management skills, able to build and maintain long-term relationships.
Benefits
* Health and Wellbeing package for staff (Be Well Support).
* Part of the Sumer Group – championing and empowering businesses across the UK and Ireland.
* Social Events including annual Summer and Christmas parties.
* Free parking on site.
* Flexible working hours.
* In-house training & qualification opportunities.
* Competitive salary.
* Fantastic working environment.
* The opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing firm.
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