Audit Assistant Manager - Manchester or Liverpool

Job description

KPMG Overview

Joining KPMG means joining a talented team of exceptional colleagues who bring innovative thoughts and a natural curiosity to the work they do each day. No one type of person succeeds at KPMG; a diverse business requires diverse personalities, characters and perspectives. There really is a place for you here.

Job Description

We are looking for qualified auditors to join the audit practice within our Liverpool and Manchester offices.

You will work on a portfolio of clients within a cross functional office, alongside our advisory and tax functions.

The Responsibilities

Planning and project managing all aspects of audits including:

• Controls and substantive testing (including audits of consolidations and statutory accounts)
• Ensuring projects comply with KPMG and International Auditing Standards
• Budgeting and monitoring the financial performance of projects, focusing on optimising profitability
• Leading teams on the ground, reporting directly to the manager and partner
• Building relationships with the client staff and acting as an ambassador for the firm
• Report writing for Audit Committees and management
• Identification of ways to differentiate KPMG - how can we bring new and innovative ideas to our clients?

Qualifications and Skills:

• ACA, ACCA qualified or equivalent
• Strong IT literacy, including Excel, Powerpoint and Word
• Current experience within an Audit Function
• Experience of in-charging on Audits
• Must demonstrate a good working knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS

Experience and Background:

We think our people really stand out from the crowd. We are looking for equally exceptional people to join us, with the following skills and characteristics:

• Creativity
• Commercial focus
• Ability to think big picture, out of the box
• Strong technical skills
• Accountability and decision making ability
• Attention to detail, organised with a commitment to quality
• Willingness to take on additional responsibility and opportunities and a commitment to personal development
• Leadership skills and ability to act as a role model
• Drive and resilience and ability to thrive in a pressured environment
• Relationship building skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken

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