Audit Assistant Manager

Overview of Firm PKF Littlejohn is one of the leading challenger firms in the UK with offices in London, Leeds and Manchester. We are also an active member of PKF Global, an international network of legally independent accounting firms that gives us an on the ground presence in 150 countries around the world with access to more than 20,000 people across 440 offices globally.

We provide a full range of audit, accountancy, tax and advisory services, and are experts at simplifying complexity. We are particularly well-known for working with complex clients with challenging issues in fast-moving and highly technical areas, such as the insurance industry, the global capital markets and the not for profit sector. Our aim is to understand people, the organisations they run, and what matters to them, so we can simplify complexity and help them achieve their ambitions.

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Introduction to the Division Financial Services Our leading financial services practice supports clients across the industry, including wealth and asset management, private equity, insurance, consumer credit and payment services. We have been a trusted adviser to the UK insurance industry for over 150 years and have one of the largest and most experienced teams of insurance experts within the accountancy profession. Established initially as a Lloyd’s practice, our clients now span the entire insurance market – from Lloyd’s syndicates and managing agents to insurance companies, brokers and MGAs.

We have one of the largest financial service audit teams outside of the Big 4 with over 100 audit partners and staff dedicated to supporting the sector. We offer relevant and practical advice to guide and enable our clients to maintain rigorous controls, manage risks and achieve business growth.

We act for many platform-based businesses, including wealth, funds and investment management companies. Our clients include listed businesses and those backed by private equity.

**Responsibilities** Job Duties and Responsibilities As an Audit Assistant Manager you will work on a variety of audit assignments and this will involve:

Prior To The Assignment

• Attend pre-assignment discussions with the audit team.
• Assist the senior with the completion of the planning section.
• Understand the objectives of each assignment including the budget requirements.

During The Assignment You Will Be Expected To

• Be responsible for allocating work to junior members of the audit team
• Provide on the job training to junior members of the firm, review their work and provide feedback
• Ensure that the work undertaken on site is in accordance with the approved plan and budget
• Advise the manager of any developments that may lead to a change in strategy
• Suggest logical solutions to problems
• Be responsible for a detailed assignment memorandum incorporating an appropriate analytical review
• Clear manager and partner review points and follow up any outstanding queries
• Respond to all client queries and concerns in an efficient and professional manner, often dealing directly with senior management
• Provide sound advice to clients and demonstrate knowledge of business issues; and
• Provide a detailed analysis of time charged on every assignment to facilitate billing and future planning

Person Specification Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA, or equivalent, qualified
• External commercial auditing experience required, particularly in compliance with International Standards on Auditing UK (ISAs)
• Experience working in Financial Services external audit is preferred but not essential
• Performance of statutory audits from the planning process through to completion, reporting directly to manager and engagement partner demonstrating experience in project management
• Knowledge of statutory financial reporting in compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS
• Documentation and assessment of internal control procedures, including board report preparation
• Training, supervision and coordination of junior team members
• Experience of client liaison from the planning stage up to point of audit completion, identifying opportunities to provide added value