Audit Manager | Big 4 Firm | Hybrid Working – AJ Chambers
AJ Chambers are currently representing a Big 4 firm who are seeking an Audit Manager for their office in Bristol.
Audit is the largest of the Firm’s UK practices. Some of the world’s biggest companies rely on them to provide independent insight, challenge and expertise, so the work they undertake affects investment decisions, inspires confidence in public sector expenditure and supports our economic growth.
As an Audit Manager, you will be involved in all aspects of leading and delivering audit engagements, from planning through to completion on a broad spectrum of Corporates clients. The role will include executive level client interaction and exposure to multiple clients on an annual basis, as well as daily tasks such as:
Leading a field work team including supervising and coaching more junior members of staff to help them reach their full potential Reporting to audit Partners and Directors on all salient points arising from audits Planning and execution of audit fieldwork and statutory reporting across a portfolio of clients Project management of all aspects of audit including agreeing audit timelines, team briefings, and supervision and delivery of audit work Budgeting and monitoring the financial performance of projects, focusing on optimising profitability Identifying, researching and helping to resolve complex audit issues Preparing client deliverables, building relationships with the client staff and acting as an ambassador for the firm Keeping up to date with KPMG's product and service offerings and identifying the sales opportunities that will help us grow our business Working on audit tenders and working as part of the relevant independence team on these tenders. Tasks may include: reviewing global engagement records in Sentinel; analysing and categorising the records; contacting partners globally for engagement information; preparing data and drafting Independence reports; liaising with the UK Ethics and Independence team You may also have the opportunity to work on specific audit related projects across the audit function
Required Experience and Background:
Well-developed team management and supervisory skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals both internally and externally at different levels of seniority The desire to work in a diverse team, gain exposure to an international working environment and undertake new challenges Strong project management techniques including decision-making ability, analytical skills, time management, prioritisation, organisation and evaluative skills
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Fully qualified ACA/ACCA or international equivalent Recent, extensive external audit experience at Manager level within a 'Big 4’ or mid-tier firm Demonstrating practical working knowledge of IFRS is essential. US GAAP and PCAOB (SOX/ICoFR) experience is preferable Team management experience with the ability to motivate a team and lead by example Previous exposure to a range of Corporates sectors such as Consumer Goods, Defence, Retail or Manufacture is desirable.
For more information on this Audit Manager role, please apply directly or contact Jodi King at AJ Chambers.
Private Client Tax Assistant ManagerA fantastic opportunity to join a Top 10 firm within their growing tax team at an incredibly exciting part of the growth journey. The variety of projects will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally. About the job This role would suit someone who is looking for an environment where they will have opportunity to accelerate their knowledge, skills and development in a creative, entrepreneurial and supportive team working with lots of fantastic clients along the way. Surrounded by talent, this role will genuinely give you an opportunity to drive your continuing professional development. You’ll work on an impressive client list – from multinational and growth-focused entrepreneurs to fashion icons and premier league footballers.
Role & Responsibilities
You will be an integral part of a high performing tax compliance and advisory team that supports and advises a range of individuals, partnerships and trusts. Our private clients include high net worth individuals, dynamic entrepreneurs, internationally mobile executives and virtual family offices. Become a key part of the client service team for a variety of clients, having regular dialogue with the client’s other key advisers and working with the team to plan the delivery of work to clients. You will be expected to and be given the opportunity to build your external network of peers (client and non-client) and to aide this maintain an understanding of the breadth of the firm’s capability and general business and economic factors relevant to our clients. On a day to day basis you will work closely with your colleagues to deliver a high-quality personal tax compliance service to your clients and to address any queries or enquiries regarding tax filings or payments from HMRC. In addition, you will work closely with your colleagues to provide value, adding technically accurate, clear and concise tax advice covering a range of technical issues relevant to your client’s affairs, challenges and opportunities. Such areas are likely to include inheritance tax, capital gains tax, residence & domicile, Shareholder transactions including reorganisations, acquisitions and disposals.
Requirements
Ideally ACA, CA, ATT or CTA qualified Work experience within an Accountancy Practice, with exposure to Personal Tax. Experience of client handling and managing a busy portfolio. Proven experience within an Advisory role (in addition to compliance work). Experience of a client or customer facing environment would be advantageous.
For further information on this position, please apply direct or contact Jodi King from AJ Chambers.