Audit Assistant Manager

AUDIT ASSISTANT MANAGER - READING Supporting a global client seeking a talented and ambitious Assistant Manager to strengthen the ever-growing Audit function in their Reading Office. This role would suit any recently qualified Auditor looking to develop their experience and career in a supportive environment as well as gain broad and holistic experience.This opportunity will involve working on a varied client portfolio; a range of corporate, listed and owner-managed businesses across multiple sectors.You will be working alongside experienced Managers, Directors and Partners in a dynamic and growing team, within a supportive and approachable environment. Your role will be varied, you will be encouraged to take on responsibilities and offered excellent opportunities to quickly develop and progress further within the firm.You will be responsible for the delivery of client-based assignments, ensuring the team's audit work and reporting is of high quality. This role will include leading and coaching team members as well as managing relationships with clients.Your direct client responsibilitiesActing as the first point of contact for our clients on a day-to-day basisDemonstrating excellent writing, research and presentation skills (proficient in power point, excel and word)Anticipating client needs, and communicating effectively with clients in both written and verbal exchangesActing at all times with the Firm's best interests in mind. Acts with professionalism and integrity in all dealingsAssisting in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment for manager or partner review, providing solutions and seeking input for areas of concern and judgementDemonstrating an understanding of the different types of risk, understanding the Firm's approach and policies for managing risk in relevant business and applicable legal and regulatory rules and following policiesConsidering and managing risk (reputational, operational and credit) in all interactions with clientsShowing a sense of urgency and understanding of how your work (including speed, attention to detail, and quality) impacts the Firm's ability to serve clientsProducing work for the Manager and/or Partner review, clearly highlighting issues and providing potential solutions to issues identifiedDemonstrating business development skills and identifying additional sales opportunities.Demonstrating an application and solution-based approach to problem solving, referred to for research on delivery of solutions in that field on client assignmentsIdentifying areas requiring improvement in the client's business processes and possible recommendations and prepare and deliver Audit Findings Reports to be provided to the clientTaking primary responsibility for monitoring progress against budget, and when the actual differs from the budget then gain a full understanding for the ManagerAlthough the majority of your time will be spent servicing clients in the Reading Office, at times, there may be a requirement to support the other UK offices.Your responsibilitiesDemonstrating personal commitment to work and team success; showing positive attitude and enthusiasm for work and taking initiative to improve process/situations when appropriateConsistently treating colleagues with fairness and respect, helping to provide opportunities for everyone to contribute and succeedProviding and being receptive to regular and constructive feedback that improves self and others. Continually developing skills and knowledgeInfluencing, changing and shaping the direction of a particular activity, either internally and/or externallyCoaching junior members of staff through sharing experience and knowledge appropriatelyProviding on-the-job training for developing auditing skills and familiarity with the firm's audit methodologyParticipating in service line, office and firm wide activitiesExperienceACA/ACCA qualificationSolid foundation of auditing experience and relevant accounting standardsGood knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially ExcelA passion for client serviceDisplays energy and enthusiasm and a focus on achieving resultsA keenness to further your own personal development and meet your career ambitionsRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.