Audit Assistant Manager

Your new company

Hays is pleased to collaborate with a prestigious accountancy firm located in the heart of Edinburgh. This firm is seeking to appoint a permanent Assistant Audit Manager, offering significant opportunities for career progression. With offices across Scotland, the firm serves a global clientele, providing a comprehensive range of services including audit, advisory, and tax.

Your new role

The role will involve:

• Conducting external audits for a diverse portfolio of clients, such as owner-managed businesses, technology, life sciences, financial services, property groups, charities, housing associations, and pension schemes.
• Liaising and communicating with colleagues, managers, and partners.
• Coaching junior staff and assisting with in-house training sessions.
• Developing and maintaining client contact and relationships.
• Ensuring work is completed within strict timescales and to the agreed budget.
• Undertaking ad-hoc tasks as directed by the management team.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to succeed in this role, you will require the following:

• Experience of account preparation (essential)
• Recent experience in public practice (essential)
• Recent external audit experience (essential)
• Newly qualified CA or ACCA
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to take responsibility and suggest solutions to problems encountered
• Proven success as a team player
• Proven ability to work to budgets and deadlines
• IT literate: Microsoft Office, CCH, Audit Automation, Sage, Xero, CaseWare IDEA preferred

What you'll get in return

As a people-focused organisation, you will have the opportunity to advance your career by engaging in work that encourages innovation and the exploration of new ideas. Additionally, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working patterns, the option to work from home, a competitive salary, and more.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4606844 - Luke Reid