Overview
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Description: As one of the region's leading independent chartered accountants and business advisors, Cowgills provides a full-service offering tailored to clients' needs. We have over 200 employees focused on delivering financial guidance and growth strategies.
Department: Audit
Location: Manchester
The Role
As an Audit Assistant Manager, you will support the management and delivery of audit assignments from planning to completion, working closely with managers, senior managers, and directors. You will coordinate with clients, oversee audit tasks, and ensure high-quality work. You will also mentor and guide junior team members on engagements, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to efficient day-to-day audit operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on-site audits, implementing the agreed plan through to completion, coordinating on-site resources, and assigning tasks and timescales.
- Maintain audit quality, ensuring adherence to company practices and auditing standards.
- Review work of audit juniors and support their development.
- Prepare on-site audit findings reports, identify and document risks, and ensure issues are reviewed.
- Develop good client relationships and adapt communication to ensure client satisfaction.
- Coordinate across Cowgills services to enhance client experience when multiple services are involved.
- Support team members and other teams, sharing knowledge and getting involved as needed.
- Identify overlap opportunities and actions to maximise cross-team collaboration.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Qualified Accountant: ACCA/ACA or equivalent
- Audit Practice Experience: Proven experience in audit and accounts with understanding of quality and regulatory standards
- Risk Awareness: Familiar with risk assessment and control measures within the audit process
- Client Interaction: Skilled in managing client relationships
- Team Leadership: Ability to guide and support junior staff
- Technical Knowledge: Up-to-date with accounting and auditing standards, including FRS and IFRS
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and propose solutions
- Software Proficiency: Experience with CaseWare and CCH is beneficial but not required
Benefits
- Positive and enjoyable culture
- Flexible working
- Life assurance
- Pension
- Development and career growth
- Access to counselling services and subsidised health benefits
Seniority level
Employment type
Job function
- Accounting/Auditing and Finance
- Industries: Accounting
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