Audit Assistant Manager

As one of the world’s largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions – we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

About the Department

There has never been a more exciting time to pursue a career in Audit at RSM.

Audit is our largest service line nationally, and we are growing!

We provide comprehensive Audit services to clients ranging from OMBs, through to large listed PLCs. We believe that it is important for our people to have experience across a range of industries and sectors, so we do not typically have individuals in our teams working on only one type of client.

RSM has a culture of transparency and supportiveness, we remain people focused, and we care about your development. Within Audit, we promote from within wherever possible, we listen to your career goals and aspirations, and we will support you in your short- and long-term goals.

About you

Are you ambitious? Do you want to feel heard and recognised? Do you want to work closely with your clients, building lasting relationships which allow you to make a real contribution? Do you enjoy variety, and to be challenged? Do you want to see your efforts rewarded and to be continually developed? Our culture is our greatest strength, and many of our most senior Partners joined us at Assistant level.

Overall job purpose

To provide on-site management of each assignment in an efficient and effective manner. To help ensure that client received a quality service in all aspects.

Responsibilities

• To ensure that the assignment is undertaken in accordance with the pre-assignment instructions, and to carry out the more rigorous aspects of the assignment efficiently, thoroughly and in accordance with the firm’s procedures.
• To ensure Assurance quality at all times. Assist with internal and external quality assurance, ensuring any actions are completed in line with the firms and professional standards.
• To communicate any problems in complying with these instructions, or any contentious issues identified, to the assignment manager immediately, identifying and commenting upon the possible solutions.
• To act as day-to-day point of contact for the client, and to practice the principles of excellent client service at all times.
• To maintain an awareness of the firm’s specialist services and publications. Ensure added value to clients.
• To provide adequate briefing, supervision and “on the job” training for trainee staff.
• To review work completed by trainee staff for adequacy and completeness, and to undertake job appraisal interviews.
• To assist in student recruitment, training and marketing activities as required.
• To summarise time spent on regular basis, and to perform the firm’s review and completion procedures before passing the files for manager review.
• To develop and maintain an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil the Institute’s CPE requirements.
• To maintain training records conscientiously and keep up to date with examination studies, where applicable.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required.
• Maintain an awareness and observation of Health and Safety issues within the Firm and report any concerns to the Health and Safety Representative.
• Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the role and its grading, as requested by the line manager or Head of Department.

Essential:

• Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent
• Previous experience of carrying out Audit related tasks as requested by the Audit Manager.
• Proven experience in client handling.
• Proven experience in producing high quality Audits.

Desirable:

• Assurance experience from a practice background would be distinct advantage.
• Assurance experience of Owner Managed Business clients would be advantageous.
• Experience of analytical review approach desirable.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client’s needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That’s why we’re working together to ensure our firm’s principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.

At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.

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