The role
requires a Senior associate who has a practical and methodical approach to problem solving, who is good with detail and able to cope with pressure. You must be confident in liaising with individuals at all levels throughout the firm, enjoy acquiring new knowledge and be able to deliver difficult messages on occasion.
What your days will look like:
1. Providing advice and guidance regarding queries submitted by the practice. This will involve both the initial interpretation of the firm’s independence rules against specific query related facts and the development of initial advice on matters under review.
2. Investigation of Independence breaches and communication with the practice.
3. Reviewing SEC engagement letters; ensuring engagement letters are independence compliant.
4. Input into a number of the core Independence processes within the Non-audit Services team, which are key to operational activities.
5. Other ad-hoc projects as the department so determines from time to time, including the provision of general support to other independence activities.
This role is for you if:
6. Ability to demonstrate clear understanding of commercial / client-facing issues, and empathy with the client facing practitioners who the Independence team support;
7. Intellectual capacity to make good judgements with strong analytical, organisational, project management skills and attention to detail;
8. Excellent communication skills, able to interact with self-confidence at all levels, as well as managing internal relationships, e.g. with key stakeholders;
9. Ability to interact with others' demands providing support and/or influencing, with the flexibility to change behaviour where necessary; and
10. A conscientious, ambitious team player, with good self-management skills and an ability to take initiative.
What you’ll receive from us:
No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.
We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.