Due to the strong growth and expansion, we are looking to recruit a Pension Audit and Assurance Assistant Manager, to work closely with the Management and Associate Team to assist with managing our pension audit and assurance teams, client portfolio and solutions whilst also having an input into our wider strategy for our sustainable growth across the UK.
So, if you are looking for a rewarding career in Pensions and Audit that will enable you to work closely with clients and be committed to providing an exceptional service, then this is the role for you, and we want to speak to you.
About Assure UK
At Assure UK we offer a personalised service which is tailored to our clients’ needs and requirements. This is one area where we stand out from the crowd.
We pride ourselves in a forward-thinking proactive working style to ensure clients get the most value out of services. We help clients understand and manage key business risks, improve business processes and operating efficiency, and assure the validity of vital business information.
Besides offering a great service to our clients, we ensure we have a happy efficient team in place. We are currently in the top 5% of companies that participate in the Engagement Multiplier for employee happiness, offering perks, flexible working, and a great working culture.
Our people are our most important assets and the values we look for and proud of, are teamwork, excellence, dedication, decisiveness, and integrity.
About the role
Successful candidates will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and developing new client relationships to assist to continued growth of the business. You will plan and manage the audit procedures, ensure the timely completion of audit projects, including monitoring turnaround and reviewing files, together with audit sign-off and ensuring deadlines are met. You will also assist with managing the audit team Associates and Trainees throughout the audit.
You will use your communication skills to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, and you will be responsible for supporting the team with their growth and development.
Skills And Attributes For Success:
* Working towards professional qualification (ACCA / ACA or equivalent)
* Significant experience of project managing audit engagements
* Prior experience of working within the pension audit industry
* Prior experience of managing team members
* Client relationship management experience
* Provide support to Audit Managers
* Experience of using audit software and Microsoft packages
* Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
* Previous success of winning new business and proactively being part of our growth strategy
* Experience of developing new initiatives and methodologies
* Take ownership of projects, effectively delegates to others within the team and takes responsibility for quality control
* Develop a network of client contacts and contacts in the wider market
* Willingness to engage with potential audit opportunities
Ideally, you’ll also have:
* Experience of working of assurance engagements (AAF 01/20, AAF 05/20, AAF 02/07, ISAE 3402)
* Up-to-date technical knowledge of the latest Pensions SORP
* Willingness to travel to clients across the UK
* Solid IT skills, experience of working with Excel and Word
* Strong communication skills
* Team working skills
Benefits:
* Hybrid / Remote working arrangement
* Flexible working hours
* Highly rewarding role
* Competitive salary
* Continuous learning towards your CPD hours
* Success as defined by you: We will help to provide you with the tools, techniques, and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
* Opportunity to grow new skills
* Company and social events
* A unique business culture that wholeheartedly supports and nurtures employees and enables personal growth and career development. You will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
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