Assistant Manager, Corporate Audit - London

Assistant Manager, Corporate Audit - London

Crowe UK is a leading UK audit, tax and advisory firm. We are trusted by thousands of clients for our head for figures, our specialist advice, and our readiness to provide our clients with added value.

Our head office, in the City of London, is the centre of our eight-office network that offers national coverage. As part of Crowe Global, we work with organisations in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Our aim is to become long-term trusted advisors to the organisations and individuals with whom we work. Everything about us: our structure, our training, our people, and our personal and professional success criteria, is driven by this goal.

Responsibilities

• Managing and undertaking statutory audits and being involved in all stages of the audit process from planning to completion.
• Showing initiative and taking responsibility for management of the audit and your team to ensure completion within the agreed budget.
• Acting as the principal contact for the client during the on-site fieldwork.
• Managing on-site teams and assist in the supervision and development of your team.
• Delivering high-quality work to tight deadlines.
• Supervising audit teams on site, reviewing the work of Associates and assisting Senior Audit Managers in project management and client liaison.
• Alongside other Assistant Managers, reporting to a Senior Manager on large complex audit assignments, as well as managing a small portfolio of clients as manager.
• Carrying out work profitably and on a timely basis, in accordance with the firm's professional standards and to the satisfaction of our clients and audit senior managers.
• Supporting the team in delivering a quality audit timetable and providing insightful comments to report to the client.
• Contributing to a continuous improvement ethos for the team.
• Managing and lead assurance and risk management projects – liaising with clients and preparing client reports.

Purpose of the role:

As a qualified Accountant, Assistant Managers in our Audit division are required to lead teams on a range of Audit assignments. This role requires a particular specialism in corporates.

• To adhere to deadlines, including prompt notification to the partner where problems are likely to arise or as they arise on each assignment.
• Can identify where other experts in the firm can provide relevant services to respond to client business needs.
• Manage work in progress and billing on client assignments.
• Undertake additional duties as reasonably required.
• Experience in working with complex groups, reporting structures and liaising with component auditors is highly desirable.

Technical skills, experience & knowledge:

• Able to provide practical, proactive business advice for clients, while referring more significant or challenging control issues to the partner.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of business cycle controls, recognising the audit risks and business implications where controls are absent, ineffective, or inefficient.

Required Qualifications:

• CCAB body membership, eg ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS, ICAI, AICPA.
• Ensures adequate CPD is undertaken in relevant disciplines/client sectors.

Why work for Crowe UK LLP?

As one of the UK’s leading firms of chartered accountants, we are looking for exceptional people. Our ethos is to promote our friendly, approachable and professional style as business partners, building strong and long-term relationships with our clients.

We offer you an opportunity to continue your career and work for a Firm that offers stability and knowledge. In addition you can work alongside experienced professionals who put the client at the heart of everything they do.

At Crowe UK LLP, you will find the expertise, the resources and, above all, the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career. In return we can offer you continued career development, highly competitive salaries and flexible benefits. Plus an opportunity to work for a Firm that truly values its people.

Crowe UK is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation and believe that diversity and inclusivity are key drivers of effectiveness and in providing our clients with a quality service.

Entry and progression within the firm is determined solely by the application of objective criteria, personal performance and merit.

Closing Date: 30 April 2021

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.