Audit Assistant Manager - London, United Kingdom - AJ Chambers

AJ Chambers

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

AJ Chambers is working with a Top 50 firm in London that is looking for a qualified Audit Assistant Manager to join their growing team.

What's in it for you?

28 days holiday + bank holidays + option to buy 5 additional days
Agile working, with 2+ days working from home
Private medical insurance
Enhanced Maternity / Paternity leave after 1 years' service
Regular social events and parties
Dress for your day policy

- + many more

What will you be doing?

Lead, manage, develop and coach an effective team
Monitor and control the team review the teams work, ensuring quality in compliance with professional standards
Oversee and control completion of audit/accounts assignments including assessing controls, systems and planning
Manage client relationships and identify opportunities; think strategically by understanding the client's needs, their business and key risks
Address situations before they become a crisis and develop solutions to avoid recurrence
Maintain a high technical and professional standard
Manage team and individual budgets and performance objectives
Identify ways to maximise the relationship and deliver added value
Business development identify and win new clients
Work alongside HR, IT and Marketing to evaluate and improve working processes
Work closely with the Manager/Partner in the planning and conduct of audit/accounts assignments discussing findings, emerging risks and actions to address identified risks

What is required?

Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with proven external auditing experience.
Experience of leading and managing an audit/accounts team to deliver high quality assurance services
Demonstrate personal qualities and credibility to lead, develop and motivate individuals and the team as a whole
A thorough understanding of systems and risk based auditing
Ability to develop long term client relationships and deliver added value
Ability to think strategically about client needs
Track record in business development, contributing to proposal delivery
Experience of dealing with senior and sometimes challenging individuals
Ability to build rapport quickly with all employees and the executive team
Analytical and inquisitive mind with the ability to work effectively with colleagues
Ability to negotiate and influence senior management and Partners to facilitate change and improvement
Effective organisational and project management skills with the ability to lead a busy team working to tight deadlines
Personable and approachable with the ability to readily establish high levels of credibility