Our client are a trusted and leading independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England. They support their clients to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind, which cannot be achieved without the expertise of their dedicated and valued colleagues.
The main elements of this role will include:
- Ensuring the planning, prioritising and allocation of all relevant client work ensuring effective team workflow
- Ensuring establishment of scope and budget for each piece of client work and ensure adequate briefing to team members where relevant
- Ensuring full agreement of client for work to be undertaken and communicate likely fees prior to commencement to maximise fee recovery
- Monitoring work progress and ensuring appropriate levels of communication with all clients and internal stakeholders on progress for each piece of client work
- Monitoring individual and team performance versus original objectives and departmental KPI's
- Providing regular feedback to all team members on their performance via informal '1-1' meetings, on audit assignment there is a specific focus on post audit appraisals
- Conducting formal appraisals versus original objectives and job specification for each direct team member every six months
- Assisting students and trainees with 'on the job' training
- Supporting the wider Audit & Assurance team in delivering the required departmental incremental fee target via networking, meeting attendance, business pitches and input into marketing strategy
In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:
- ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified
- Sound knowledge and understanding of all relevant UK taxes such as Corporate Tax, VAT, PAYE etc in order to ensure amounts are accurately presented in the financial statements of a company
- Excellent knowledge and working experience of the International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) variant
- Comfortable working within a fast paced working environment
- A dedicated team player and willing to assist colleagues within the team where possible
- Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure
- Able to use initiatives and have great organisation / problem-solving skills