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Job Title: Audit Assistant Manager
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: Competitive
Want to step into a role where you can make a real impact? Looking to develop your career with an established, growing firm?
We believe that great service comes from great people – where creating a supportive team is essential, and where new colleagues feel valued from day one.
Our purpose is to listen, advise and support our clients to achieve their goals. Having talented people on board to deliver a high-quality service is our priority.
We nurture and encourage our team in their development, offering training and opportunities to help you build your career.
About the Firm
We are a thriving independent firm of Accountants and Business Advisors operating across Central Scotland. Our team comprises experienced partners and over 100 staff, with expertise across a wide range of accounting and business advisory, insolvency and wealth management services.
We are trusted advisors, providing clear insight, digital efficiency and long-term support to our clients. We work with owner-managed businesses, SMEs, large and multi-national businesses, and individuals.
The Team
We nurture talent and offer training and development opportunities to ensure we get the best from our people. Working in smaller teams helps us maintain personal relationships, with our values at the heart of everything we do.
About the Audit Assistant Manager Role
Manage a varied client portfolio, including entities across sectors such as technology, healthcare, construction, manufacturing and charities. Clients range from corporate organisations and owner-managed businesses to group entities.
Work closely with Responsible Individuals and Audit Managers, reviewing the work of junior staff prior to overall review, resolving queries wherever possible and providing constructive feedback.
Lead audits with minimal support.
Manage and direct the audit process, taking responsibility for planning and co-ordinating the work.
Liaise with clients to develop an understanding of their industry and the wider business, economic and regulatory environment.
Guide the team in designing tests to ensure the adequacy of controls, identify weaknesses in systems and make recommendations to clients.
Develop less experienced staff through on-the-job training and support their professional development.
Liaise directly with clients, maintaining and building relationships to deliver a service that exceeds expectations.
Draft and review audit completion reports.
Take responsibility for your own workload, including the timely completion of audit work and ensuring work is completed within budget.
Prepare statutory accounts and draft corporation tax computations.
About You
Qualified ACCA, ICAS or equivalent
At least 3–4 years' experience within audit, including at least 1 year at supervisory level
People management experience
Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering first-class service
Ability to work on your own initiative
Strong time management and organisational skills
Excellent technical knowledge and IT skills
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
A demonstrable track record of success working within teams
The Benefits
Competitive salary
Hybrid, agile and flexible working practices
Access to paid CPD training and payment of subscriptions to professional bodies
Workplace Pension and 3 x Salary Life Cover
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a Reward Gateway
Client referral bonus
Staff referral bonus
Opportunity to participate in Healthy Working Lives, ESG or student mentoring groupsDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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