Audit Assistant Manager

Job Description

All Accountants are the same. Well, no. Not quite.I was cursing the Sat Nav. It has brought me to the wrong place. Theres no way this is a firm of Accountants, I thought, peering through the reception doors.I was wrong.These guys are on a mission to take everything you thought you knew about accountants and flip it on its head.This was my first visit to the firm thats been hailed The Rebels of Accountancy. Yes, there is a sleep pod, video games and table football. But this is much more than a ping pong table and a few bean bags. Theyve created an amazing space. Bright coloursthat energise, inspire and motivate. They dont do grey.Theres an underlying culture that has helped them engage and retain their people. They know that by getting this culture right, everything else will fall magically into place.Everything is done for a reason.The variety of spaces cater to different working stylestheres sure to be something that works for you.Youll have break out spaces when you need a bit of quiet time and fantastic group spaces, for the collaborative work that really makes CP tick.Youll have the 9-5 shackles removed. Youll be trusted to work wherever, whenever and however suits you.They ask one thing of you in returnproduce incredible work.So, what are the opportunities for youThis is your chance to join Kate in the Audit Department who describes it as:A fun and infectious place to work and a place where Ive found the freedom to be me and I dont have to try to be somebody elseThere are opportunities at all levels within the department from the PQ up to Manager level. Youll be providing exceptional customer service and building effective working relationships with a range of clients.Youll have a voice. This is summed up eloquently by Cat, one of the Audit Partners:Our culture means I have the courage to give my opinion and the knowledge people are listening. The ability to be vulnerable about where I need supportYes, the environment is great but theres much more to it. These guys are the fastest growing firm of accountants in the UK and were recently voted British Accountancys Most Innovative firm of the year.This means youll have loads of opportunity to develop and flourish. The L&D programme (think the opposite of the stuffy, classroom style) will offer you a huge range of ways to get involved, open your eyes to bright new ideas and become a better versionof yourself. Basically, youll be trained well so youre confident enough to leave but youll be treated so well that you wont want to.Youll be challenged and will do things you never imagined possible in the Profession, which is summed up perfectly by Orianne in the People team:This firm is like a volcano. Every now and then we eruptwe change the norm, challenge the standard and shake things upYoull be well looked afterBecause if youre happy, engaged and motivated, then an irresistible client experience will follow.Youll get a competitive salary, open holiday, flexible working and a 7pm7am email curfew, alongside a bucket load of other great things that have resulted in their 8th place in the Sunday Times Best Companies to work for (as well as top accountancy firmto work for)A bit about youYou wont be an accountant who has swallowed a few accountancy textbooks.Youll be approachable, bright and inquisitive. Youre probably looking to create your dent in the world. Youre looking to join a firm where youll be encouraged to try new things.You might be a frustrated accountant within the Big 4, looking for something different. Looking to join a place where you wont be a small cog in a huge machine.Or you could be working for a smaller firm, frustrated at the lack of development and progression opportunities. Youll get both here.If this sounds interesting, just apply to this role and Ill be in touch.You can also find my contact details on the Distinct Recruitment website (Elliot Langley)Distinct Recruitment Privacy Policy