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Assistant Manager - KPE Reading

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Job description

KPE Audit Assistant Manager

Locations: Audit hub - Reading

The KPMG Audit function is a cornerstone of our business. We do work that matters to our local business and communities - supporting investment and economic growth across the Midlands. Working on complex audit engagements, which could include big retailers, UK banks, Insurance Houses and multinational organisations, our team strives to provide best-in-class Audit solutions to audited entities who trust us to get it right first time.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Why join KPMG in KPE Audit

KPE Audit is responsible for the high-quality delivery of audit engagements from planning through to completion. Working with privately owned entities and working across a range of businesses from fast growth to large international established groups, as well as across different industries.

What will you be doing?

-Conducting the planning and execution of audit fieldwork.

Supervising and coaching junior members of staff to help them realise their full potential.

-Reviewing the audit work performed by junior team members.

-Project managing the audit delivery, including timelines, team briefings, team supervision, delivery of audit work, and reviews by more senior team members, including Directors and Partners.

-Keeping Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners up to date with progress throughout the course of the assignment.

-Preparing reports to senior management from audited entities and audit committees.

-Building relationships with the engagement and audited entity staff.

-Being the day-to-day point of contact for the audited entity.

What will you need to do it?

  • Professional qualification from a recognised accountancy body
  • Exposure to working knowledge of International Standards on Auditing
  • Sound working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
  • Experience of using proprietary software to manage the audit workflow and document audit evidence
  • Experience of managing small teams, coaching and mentoring junior staff

Additional skills we'd love to see

  • Audit experience within a 'Big 4' consultancy, mid-tier firm, or government / public sector audit department
  • Strong working knowledge of US GAAS / PCOAB standards
  • Sound working knowledge of US GAAP

To discuss this or wider Audit roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Where will you be working?

Audit at KPMG is wide ranging, and we cover the entire UK. The core hub for this role is in:

  • Reading

With 20 sites across the UK, you will be working from a KPMG office, client site and some flexible working, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

Find out more:

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Assistant Manager - KPE Reading

KPMG United Kingdom
Reading RG30 4XR, UK
Full-Time

Published on 27/10/2024

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