About Us Armstrong Watson are a trusted and leading independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Our services and advice are all centred around our Quest to support our clients to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind, which cannot be achieved without the expertise of our dedicated and valued colleagues. With approximately 700 colleagues situated across 19 offices, our people and our culture are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact we have on not only our clients, but also our colleagues, and the communities in which we operate. Our success is dependent on every colleague embracing all four of our core values: Honesty, Humanity, Trust and Passion. The Role We now have an exciting opportunity for an Audit & Assurance Manager to join our team in either Newcastle or Carlisle. The main elements of this role will include: Ensuring the planning, prioritising and allocation of all relevant client work is carried out correctly whilst ensuring effective team workflow Ensuring full agreement of client for work to be undertaken and communicate likely fees prior to commencement to maximise fee recovery Monitoring work progress and ensuring appropriate levels of communication with all clients and internal stakeholders on progress for each piece of client work, including highlighting key issues and areas for concern on client accounts Monitoring individual and team performance versus original objectives and departmental KPI's Supporting the wider Audit & Assurance team in delivering the required departmental incremental fee target via networking, meeting attendance, business pitches and input into marketing strategy Please note that we will be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy. The Candidate In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have: ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified A Full UK Driving Licence Sound knowledge and understanding of all relevant UK taxes such as Corporate Tax, VAT, PAYE, etc in order to ensure amounts are accurately presented in the financial statements of a company Excellent knowledge and working experience of the International Standards of Auditing (UK and Ireland) variant Comfortable working within a fast paced environment A dedicated team player and willing to assist colleagues within the team where possible Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure Able to use initiatives and have great organisation / problem solving skills The Benefits In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes: Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection Competitive Annual Leave entitlement up to 26 days, plus Bank Holidays Annual Leave Purchase Scheme allowing you to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave each year Smart Working Policy, giving you the ability to balance home and remote working Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of Health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment) Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health) Paid flu jabs and eye tests Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward if you refer a new client) Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward if you refer new AW colleagues) enabling you to claim up to £2,500 for each referral Ongoing access to online training courses and materials Paid professional membership fees Charity of the Month Colleague of the Month Subsidised social events throughout the year In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further. When you’re with us we’re with you.