Audit Assistant Manager – CLR – Manchester

Job title:

Audit Assistant Manager – CLR – Manchester

Company

KPMG

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager Audit CLR – ManchesterBase Location: ManchesterSummary of Role PurposeWe have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Manager to join our CLR Audit team.As an Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day high-quality delivery of audit engagements from planning through to completion.Alongside audit delivery work, you will also supervise junior team members, and provide coaching and development to help them reach their full potential. This will include planning and reviewing their work to ensure the work quality is to a high standard.You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of stakeholder relationships at audited entities and can expect to work with senior level staff.You will work closely with the Audit Manager, Senior Manager, Director and Partner, ensuring that they are kept up to date with progress, involving them on a timely basis in all phases of the audit and when issues arise.You will work in teams delivering either financial statement audit; technology audit; audit related data, analytics and tools; independent assurance over other info such as regulatory/ESG/internal controls; learning and development; quality/risk/knowledge management; and/or specialist, technical accounting advice (non-audited entities only).Description of the Role

• Conducting the planning and execution of audit fieldwork.

• Supervising and coaching junior members of staff to help them realise their full potential.

• Reviewing the audit work performed by junior team members.

• Project managing the audit delivery, including timelines, team briefings, team supervision, delivery of audit work, and reviews by more senior team members, including Directors and Partners.

• Keeping Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners up to date with progress throughout the course of the assignment.

• Preparing reports to senior management from audited entities and audit committees.

• Building relationships with the engagement and audited entity staff.

Role DimensionsTechnical core competencies required for the roleOur Global Audit & Assurance Technical core competencies provide clarity and consistency of expectations to ensure the minimum audit technical requirements are being met by relevant grades to drive Audit Quality, which is fundamental to achieving our ambition to become the most trusted and trustworthy firm. The relevant competencies for this role are:

• Technical knowledge: Understands relevant technical accounting and financial reporting standards, regulations and accounting literature. Exhibits and stays current on appropriate industry and specialised knowledge, and leverages KPMG methodologies (including ESG Assurance, where relevant).

• Risk assessment: Prepares for the audit execution design with a focus on risk assessment

• Controls testing: Tests and evaluates internal controls to assess impact on engagement.

• Substantive procedures: Executes substantive audit procedures, gathering evidence and forming conclusions that contribute to audit objectives.

The PersonExperience and Knowledge Requirements

• Significant Audit experience within a ‘Big 4’ consultancy, mid-tier firm, or government/public sector audit department.

• Sound working knowledge of International Standards on Auditing.

• Sound working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.

To discuss this or wider Audit roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.Find out more:Within Audit we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below:Audit at KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/audit/About our firm: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/about-our-firm/KPMG Culture. Being Inclusive: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/being-inclusive/KPMG Workability and Disability confidence: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/need-support-let-us-know/For any additional support in applying, please click the links to find out more:Applying to KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/Tips for interview: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/application-advice/KPMG values: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/our-values/KPMG Competencies: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/kpmg-competencies/KPMG Locations and FAQ: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/faq/?category=Experienced+professionals

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 08:23:09 GMT

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