Summary At CT the success of our business is founded on being able to recruit the best people, who share our values and are driven to make a positive impact. As a result, we are recognised as a market leader and a firm that creates real and lasting value for our clients. We provide you with opportunities to drive change and make a difference. We are looking for a qualified accountant (CA or ACCA) to join our Audit Assurance Team at an Assistant Manager level. If you are an experienced senior associate ready to move into an Assistant Manager role, or an experienced Assistant Manager looking for a new challenge, this role represents an ideal next step in your career. We recognize individual achievements through opportunities for development and advancement. Candidates should have UK based external audit experience, strong technical and communication skills. Attention to detail, technical strength, commercial awareness, good communication and PC skills are essential. The Role Your role will involve: External audit of accounts for a varied portfolio of clients including for example entities in the following sectors: owner managed businesses, technology, life sciences, financial services, property groups, charities, housing associations and pension schemes. Liaison and communication with colleagues, Managers and Partners Coaching more junior staff and assisting with in-house training sessions Developing and maintaining client contact and relationships Ensure that work is completed within the required timescales and to the agreed budget Undertake ad-hoc work as directed by the Management team Your profile What we are looking for Experience of accounts preparation essential Recent experience in public practice essential Recent external audit experience essential Newly qualified CA or ACCA Good communication skills required Willingness to take responsibility and suggest solutions to problems encountered Proven success as a team player Demonstrable ability to work to budgets and deadlines IT literate – Microsoft Office, CCH Audit Automation, SAGE, Xero, CaseWare IDEA preferred How to Apply Please apply using the link, where you will be asked to register an online account with us to submit your CV. We will also require applicants to submit a short covering letter for this role and including your salary expectations and your notice period where applicable. About us ‘The joy of helping others succeed’ That’s our purpose as an organisation, and it applies to clients and colleagues alike. We focus on achieving potential, developing ourselves and delivering as best we can. We’re growing, and embrace opportunity and innovation – you will too, and enjoy building your skills and experience. CT is a very forward-thinking professional services business, so we provide things like tax, audit and accountancy services but also cutting-edge data solutions, high-quality business advice and SaaS. We work across the whole range of people who need our services, so you’ll be coming up with new ideas for different audiences frequently. Location We have offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. We work fully dynamically, meaning that our team are trusted to work where suits the situation best. There’s no mandatory time in the office, but you will need to come in regularly for meetings and events.