To assist with managing our pension audit and assurance teams, client portfolio, and service solutions.
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Due to the strong growth and expansion, we are looking to recruit a Pension Scheme Audit Assistant Manager, to work closely with the Management and Associate Team to assist with managing our pension audit and assurance teams, client portfolio and service solutions, whilst also having an input into our wider growth strategy.
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 the role
Successful candidates will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and developing new client relationships to assist in the 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 professional growth and development.
Skills And Attributes For Success
* 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
* 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 delegate to others within the team and take 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 on 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
What we offer
We’ll actively support you as you build your career – and reward you for doing so. At every level of seniority, we offer:
* Hybrid / Remote working arrangement
* Highly rewarding role
* 23 days annual leave as standard, an extra day at Christmas, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional holidays
* 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
* Travel expenses covered for attendance at the head office (Banbury)
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.
Please note that we can only accept applications from candidates with a permanent right to work in the UK.
Founded to bring fresh thinking to the pension audit and assurance industry, Assure UK has built an amazing customer base, an impressive reputation, and an outstanding team.
By joining that team, you'll help share, shape, and drive the next stages of our continuing and successful growth story.
Be warned, it's a story that is different from those of other accountancy firms.
A story that will further your expertise, capabilities, and professional standing, or if you are at the start of your career, a story that will provide you with an educational, nurturing, and empowering start.
It's a story that will see you focus on client experience, not chargeable hours, and additional fees.
Giving you the time to deliver your best work. The freedom to excel at making a difference, and the satisfaction of knowing that you are doing a great job with our pioneering, transformational audit, assurance, and accounting work.
Ultimately, you'll join a team where work is enjoyed, success is celebrated, learning is championed, and conventional thinking is challenged.
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