Audit Manager / Senior Manager - Public Sector

Audit & Assurance, Manager, Senior Manager, ACA/ACCA/CIPFA/ICAS Qualified

Audit Manager / Senior Manager - Public Sector

Birmingham, West Midlands

Are you looking to take the next step on your journey? Do you want to be part of an international family whose vision is "To make their services smarter, more effective, and more personal every day"? If yes, then you could be our next investment! At Azets, you'rein control of your career and with our support this will make us even stronger, together.

Our motto when it comes to career development is "Your Journey, Your Voice, Your Success".

Azets is an award-winning leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK and the Nordics. We are a family of over 6,500 employees and work across over 80 offices in the UK alone. We have seen dramatic growth in recent years which has made us the 9th largest accountancy firm in the UK, and we are over the moon to have been awarded Accountancy Firm of the Year in the FD Excellence Survey 2020. As a result of this growth, we are now looking to invest in our skills set even further!

For us, the personal attributes of each of our employees is what makes us authentic in the marketplace. We look for people who can not only collaborate with peers but can also bring their own voice to the table. We want people who are dynamic in their approach and respectful of other people’s opinions. We're looking for someone who wants to join a family of like-minded individuals and be more than just a team member.

As a Manager or Senior Manager in our Public Sector Audit Team you will work hand in hand with the Directors & Partners to shape, lead and manage a newly created Public Sector Audit Team in England, capitalising on our extensive sector expertise within Azets in Scotland.

You will oversee all aspects of client engagement assuming overall responsibility for quality, commerciality and ensuring client service is maintained at a high level.

The majority of our Public Sector client base in England will be based around the Midlands and there is already a sizeable audit team in the Birmingham office which has grown substantially in the past 3 years since its inception.

You will be an advocate for always enhancing audit quality, whilst simultaneously taking an active lead role in sector development to ensure the highly ambitious growth targets of the team are achieved.

In addition, the right candidate will have the opportunity to shape the infrastructure required nationally to deliver our newly secured 5 year Public Sector contract worth c.£2 million. This will include supporting on all aspects of our audit business such as specific public sector audit training, quality management, compliance and resourcing.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of IFRS, Value for Money and governance and will be ACA, ACCA of CIPFA qualified. You'll have experience of auditing clients within a variety of public sectors and the ability to manage a portfolio of clients whilst also ensuring successful contract management.

"We have a dedicated public sector team led by Partners and Managers who are recognised specialists in their fields. We are looking to grow our team to support our plans to grow the firm. This is a great opportunity to develop your career with significant potential for future progression within our firm. "

• 33 days annual leave - inc.bank holidays
• Birthday Day off
• Lead Incentive Scheme (applicable to up to and including Associate Director level)
  -We offer generous financial rewards for helping Azets to grow our new client portfolio.
• Reimbursement of one professional subscription each year
• Private Medical Cover (applicable to Director/Partner level)
• Enhanced Parental + Family leave - We want Azets to be a place where you can combine both a career and a family so those going on Maternity Leave can expect 100% pay for 3 months and 50% pay for the next 3 months, those going on Paternity Leave can expect 100% pay for 2 weeks (both subject to eligibility) and our Adoption Leave policy follows the same arrangements.
• Flexible Working - Azets understand that as with any family, we all work indifferent ways and need flexibility within our working day and therefore we operate a flexible working policy.
• Life Assurance - 4 times salary
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Benefits Portal
• Access to our YuLife wellbeing app – Includes EAP, 24/7 GP access, retail vouchers and discounts, free digital will writing, discounted gym memberships etc.
• Pension
• Paid sick leave
• Career Coaching
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program - For you and your family.
• Dress for your day
• Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities and Study Support

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for people who also believe in these drivers as we work together to achieve success for both our colleagues and our clients alike. As a business, we believe we are stronger together. We share knowledge, ask for help and empower each other to achieve more collectively. We are open-minded and value everyone’s contribution, embracing our differences and fostering a culture of trust and inclusion. We look for people who adapt quickly to change, finding smart ways to deliver the best results and remain one step ahead. Does this sound like you?

The relationship that we have with our colleagues is of the upmost importance to us as a business. Your voice is important to us. Attracting and retaining the right people who will deliver the level of service that our clients expect is key to both our and your success.

We offer training and development opportunities to all employees and nurture talent from all backgrounds. This helps us to grow our own and bring out the very best in people.

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

Unfortunately we are unable to provide any form of visa sponsorship, so candidates must be a UK/Irish citizen or already possess a current UK Working Visa.