SHORTS Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Senior Audit Technical & Training Lead
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Talent Acquisition Manager | SHORTS Chartered Accountants
About the Company
SHORTS was founded in Chesterfield in 1890 and we have been on an exciting journey of growth and development ever since. This has included our expansion into South Yorkshire, growth in team numbers to >120, and the development of additional core services. We now sit proudly amongst the region’s leading independent firms.
We are of course, very proud of our local heritage, though we now also work with a growing number of national and international businesses and individuals, following advancements in technology and our membership of the Praxity Global Alliance.
We’ve worked hard to create an environment where our teams feel supported, developed, and happy in their careers, providing a blend of interesting and challenging work with the time and space for our team to contribute their own ideas. Our policies have a clear focus on fairness, inclusivity, and a drive for continuous improvement.
We’ve been on a journey of growth and development – but we’re not finished yet. We hope that our founder, Samuel Short would be proud of the Shorts of today. – A growing firm with ambition and enthusiasm for providing excellent client service, supported by a team of professionals who thrive on the buzz of delighting their clients.
About The Role
This position involves overseeing the technical and training aspects related to audit quality within the corporate accounts team. The Senior Technical and Training Lead will manage key responsibilities related to internal and external file reviews, lead on root cause analysis and identification/implementation of corrective actions, be involved in the creation and delivery of bespoke internal training programs, have oversight/monitoring responsibilities for our account trainees and for CPD within the department in general. This role provides a unique opportunity to shape the firm's training strategy and ensuring we continue to maintain the highest standards in audit quality.
Key Responsibilities
* SQM1/ISQM2 Management
* Internal Cold File Reviews
* External Cold File Reviews
* Triage for Technical Queries
* Training Course Organisation
* Bespoke Training Sessions
* Training Resources and Allocation
* CPD Oversight
* Technical Updates
* Board Role/Praxity Role
* Technical Committee
* Student Oversight
* Ethics Training
* Business Cases
* Interview Packs
Skills/Experience/Qualifications
• Minimum of 7 years in an audit team, at manager level or higher.
• Experience in a technical role is desirable but not essential.
Skills & Attributes:
* Attention to detail with a strong interest in technical matters.
* Approachable with excellent interpersonal skills.
* Proactive with a demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong presentation and coaching skills, with the ability to engage and educate others.
* Collaborative mindset, demonstrating inclusion within the team.
* Gravitas and presence when interacting with stakeholders at all levels.
* Proven ability to work well in a team environment.
Those who work for Shorts can expect everything you would normally receive from a really progressive firm, and lots more besides:
* Core hours policy (7.5 hours per day, working between 08:00 and 18:00).
* Free car parking.
* The ability to take up to two hours for lunch.
* Overtime (if you decide to) to be taken back as TOIL.
* Holidays start at 25 days or pro-rata equivalent.
* Extra 1 day holiday after 5 years’ service and thereafter to a maximum extra 5 days.
* Ability to buy up to five days holiday or pro-rata equivalent.
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
* A fair and sympathetic sickness policy.
* Access to Mental Health First Aiders with ongoing associated support.
* Employee assistance program for counselling services, medical support, and perks through PAYCARE.
If you have any questions then please contact our Talent Acquisition Manager, Laura Collins, via LinkedIn.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Training, and Quality Assurance
Industries
Accounting
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