Position - Corporate Audit Assistants Location - Oldbury/Birmingham
Salary: £27,600.00 - £34,000.00 plus good benefits package
Our client is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We have 8 offices based in the Northwest, Midlands, Southwest and Southeast of the UK.
Due to continued growth in our Midlands office, we are recruiting an Associate, Audit to join our Audit/Assurance team.
You will be responsible for the delivery of client-based assignments, ensuring the team’s audit work and reporting is of high quality. This role will include leading and coaching team members as well as managing relationships with clients. The person in this role will also contribute to the success of our business unit, which will involve wider business and people development.
Studying towards ACA/ACCA qualification
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and ideally CaseWare
Demonstrating excellent writing and communication skills (proficient excel and word).
Assisting in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment, providing solutions and seeking input for areas of concern and judgement.
Demonstrating an understanding of the different types of risk, understanding the Firm’s approach and policies for managing risk in relevant business and applicable legal and regulatory rules and following policies.
Considering and managing risk (reputational, operational and credit) in all interactions with clients.
Showing a sense of urgency and understanding of how their work (including speed, attention to detail, and quality) impacts the Firm’s ability to serve clients.
Demonstrating an application and solution-based approach to problem solving, referred to for research on delivery of solutions in that field on client assignments.
Identifying areas requiring improvement in the client’s business processes and possible recommendations and assisting with the preparation of the Audit Findings Reports to be provided to the client.
Being aware of progress against the audit budget and being able to explain variances to the budget to the Manager.
A willingness to travel is essential.