Audit Assistant Manager with Advisory work-Top 15 firm

Job Description

This reputable Top 15 firm is seeking a bright and enthusiastic Assistant Manager with at least 12 months post qualification experience to work within its Private Wealth and Estates Group and become part of the team which provides a widerange of services to businesses and their ultimate owners. These services include audit and accounting, tax advice, advisory and general financial project work. The role can offer varied and interesting work involving client contact with the people who makethe decisions, and real insights to how their businesses operate. This role is a step before Manager role and is not suitable for a newly qualfied accountant.The roleThis role will be basedwithin the Private Wealth and Estates Group which provides a wide range of lead advisory, audit and accounting services to private clients and their businesses. The successful candidate will predominantly support partners and directors with the teams growingbody of accounts, audit, and wide variety of advisory services.The team and partners advise businesses ranging from large corporations to small family companies, the majority of which are owned by wealthy individuals. A proportionof the groups work relates to large landed estates and their associated operating structures, including trusts and general partnerships. The team also works closely with entrepreneurs and their fast growing - businesses, providing compliance and advisoryservices for both.The overall aim of the role is to provide outstanding client service in a professional and efficient manner, tailored to give the client the benefit of exceptional advice and maximum added value.Therole includes:Taking a lead role dealing directly with the client and supporting the Engagement PartnerDelivering audits and statutory accounts for UK and international groups in accordance with FRS102 & FRS105Providingvalue-added audits with reports to management on risk management, key controls and financial benchmarkingManagement of statutory and/or management accounts processProviding technical FRS102 support for UK companies on a numberof complex accountancy issues including advising on share option schemesWorking with client teams (i.e. CT/corporate finance/tax) to ensure timely delivery of work and dealing with ad hoc queries and involvement in project workBudgetingand invoicing clientsStaff training and developmentNetworking opportunities with intermediariesOther advisory opportunities within the forensic accounting and business valuation spaceYouThesuccessful applicant will be enthusiastic and technically capable.Have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.The ability to manage multiple deadlines across a portfolio of clients for multiple partners. Should be self-motivated, display a positive approach and be proactive in terms of finding solutions to the clients issues.Have the confidence and professionalism to establish credibility at all levels, be commercially mindedand have a clear perception of client requirements.Be ACA/ACCA qualified. The successful candidate will need to have experience in managing a portfolio of small to large clients as well as having strong FRS102 & FRS105 technical skills. The firm will provide training and support to help develop the successful candidates specialist knowledge and capabilities. There would be an opportunity to study towards the CTA or STEP qualification. Training and study leave for such exams would be provided. Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.BY APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH TOGETHER WITH OUR PRIVACY STATEMENT GOVERN YOUR USE OF MORGAN MCKINLEY SERVICES.