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Audit Manager
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 lovely and modern office in Reading.
Their client base is from a wide range of business sectors, ranging in size from owner-managed businesses to multi-national organisations. As an audit manager you will get to work with a wide range of clients within a cross functional office. Many of their clients have overseas operations or are subsidiaries of overseas companies giving the work a truly international perspective.
ResponsibilitiesManage and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion. The role will require proficiency in IFRS and UK GAAP. You will have your own portfolio of clients with responsibility for agreeing audit timetables, briefing the audit team, including other specialists, monitoring budgets and supervising the audit process. This will include:
To manage engagements, overseeing in-charge and audit assistants work ensuring compliance with client, statutory and the firm’s Audit Methodology requirements, appreciating relevant internal and external market factors, ensuring the effective and timely delivery of engagements Direct, coach and mentor Assistant Managers to assist them in the effective delivery of engagements and the direction of their subordinates ensuring cost effective, timely completion and effective service delivery to the required standard on each engagement Oversee and direct the budgeting, planning, co-ordination and control of engagements in accordance with client, statutory and business requirements to ensure effective service delivery and maximised recoverability Nurture and seek worthwhile relationships with clients, business departments and staff, for the sharing of information and to identify and progress current and future Audit requirements Contributes towards the creation, implementation and delivery of the Audit Business Plan and offer support in relation to issues identified as a result of organisational or client focus change Prepare and negotiate fee proposals for our existing client base, and assist in forming propositions for new business. Assist the Senior Managers, Directors and Partners in monitoring the effectiveness of Audit services delivered, providing feedback and reflection on the quality of service accordingly Preparation of reports to senior management and audit committeesIndividual
Knowledge and experience of auditing and experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audit, review of statutory accounts and disclosures Sound working knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP (not essential) and US GAAP (not essential) Well-developed supervisory skills e.g. coaching and motivation Strong project management techniques including decision-making ability, analytical skills, time management, organisation and evaluative skills. Strong communication and inter-personal skills, both verbal and written Proven research skills e.g. information seeking and knowledge sharing, understanding and interpreting information/applying knowledge Able to demonstrate strong business development acumenQualifications and Skills
Time and Exam Qualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA or equivalent Significant and recent experience as an Audit Manager in an external audit capacity, working with large, complex clients from a variety of corporate industry sectors Current accounting and financial reporting standards including IFRS and GAAP standards
For more information on this Audit Manager role, please apply directly or contact Jodi King at AJ Chambers.
Audit Assistant Manager
Audit Assistant Manager (Big 4)
AJ Chambers are currently representing a Big 4 firm who are seeking an Audit Assistant Manager for their office in Reading.
As an Assistant Manager, you will be involved in all aspects of delivering audit engagements, from planning through to completion on a broad spectrum of B2B, B2C and G&I engagements. The role will include executive level engagement interaction and exposure to multiple engagement on an annual basis, as well as daily tasks such as:
Planning and execution of audit fieldwork and statutory reporting across a portfolio of engagement Project management of all aspects of audit including agreeing audit timelines, team briefings and supervision, and delivery of audit work Identifying, researching and helping to resolve complex audit issues Budgeting and monitoring the financial performance of projects, focusing on optimising profitability Building relationships with the engagement staff and acting as an ambassador for the firm Reporting to audit managers and partners on all salient points arising from audits Supervising and coaching junior members of staff to help them realise their full potential 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 UK Ethics and Independence team You may also have the opportunity to work on specific audit related projects across the audit function
For more information on this Audit Assistant Manager role, please apply directly or contact Jodi King at AJ Chambers.
Private Client Tax – Senior, Supervisor OR Manager
Private Client Tax – Senior, Supervisor OR Manager
An impressive and family orientated firm of chartered accountants are currently looking to recruit a Private Client Tax professional at either Senior, Supervisor or Manager level to join their growing team in Reading. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a long-established firm with a great reputation in the area and a diverse and exciting client base.
The Role:
Managing a portfolio of self-assessment tax clients including personal tax clients, partnerships and trusts: preparing their annual tax returns, managing budgets and billing, and providing tax advice as required. Providing ad hoc advisory work relating to Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and Estate work. Preparation of Forms P11Ds. Client liaison and communication. Supervision and mentoring of junior tax staff. Meeting with potential new clients and assisting with client onboarding. Assisting the departmental manager with timetabling and workflow.
The candidate will have prior accountancy practice experience and good knowledge and proficient use of Tax software, with an ability to work without direct supervision.
An excellent salary package is offered, depending on qualifications and experience. There is fantastic opportunity for progression for an ambitious candidate, as part of a small but growing tax team, undertaking a variety of work for a wide range of clients.
For further information on this position, please apply direct or contact Jodi King from AJ Chambers.