We are expanding our external audit team in Milton Keynes and looking to recruit an Audit Assistant Manager to join the team.

The Position

• Leading an audit team, ensuring the team complete work in a timely manner within budget 
• Managing audit assignments from planning through to finalisation of reports in line with agreed timescales 
• Controlling time spent and monitoring actual time with the budget 
• Acting as a point of contact for both partner and client, ensuring both are kept fully informed of any issues arising and the progress of the audit. 
• Reviewing actual to budgeted time and informing partner of any issues immediately. 
• Building strong working relationships with client, ensuring any problems or requests are dealt with promptly. 
• Preparing documents for and running planning and completion meetings with audit clients 
• Business development, including working with colleagues in other teams 
• People management – coaching, feedback, performance management, training and development 

The Requirements 

• Qualified accountant – ACA/ACCA, or equivalent.
• Holds audit experience managing a portfolio of clients and leading audit teams with excellent technical expertise 
• People management experience in providing feedback to teams 
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills required. 
• A desire to help grow and develop the sector within the firm 
• Ability to identify issues through sound analysis and application of commercial acumen in all situations.