Audit Assistant Manager/Manager Charities and not for profit

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Kent

Description

We are looking for an Audit Assistant Manager/Manager with an interest and passion for the Charity and not for profit sector to continue with such a specialism or for someone that is looking to now specialise in the sector. As a charity and not for profit audit manager you will manage specific audit clients and workflow, providing a high quality client service experience, whilst making a difference to the sector. You will also be part of a team that adds value to its communities and ‘give back’ to society.

About the role

Scope/Reach & Key Relationships

Ownership of charity specific client portfolio/contacts for ongoing management and development
Partners and employees who are key stakeholders in audit work across the Service Line
Day to day audit team management responsibilities
Being a people manager where appropriate
Developing & building own network of intermediaries & prospects
Government bodies and external organisations such as HMRC and ICAEW

Principal Accountabilities:

Ensure the planning, prioritising and allocation of all relevant client audit work ensuring effective team workflow
Ensure establishment of scope and budget for each piece of client audit work under own control and ensure adequate briefing to team members
Ensure full agreement from client for audit work to be undertaken and communicate likely fees prior to commencement to maximise fee recovery
Ensure full implementation of all client audit work in line with agreed budget ensuring adherence to The KR Way standards of performance document, with completed audited accounts ready for R.I. review &sign off
To proactively look for ways to maximise audit efficiency
Develop working across the service line in a technical or sector role
Monitor work progress and ensure appropriate levels of communication with all clients and internal stakeholders on progress for each key task or phase
Ensure proactive management of instances where the ‘work performed’ exceeds the agreed client fee and ensure agreement of a mutually acceptable outcome
Ensure preparation of bills for own client audit work done and ensure they are sent to the client in a timely manner
Research and seeking to resolve issues for upward communication in more complex clients or higher risk aspects of audit work
Run regular workflow meetings to prioritise work and to ensure deadlines are met, maximum work on track & to tackle any off track

Client, Internal and External Organisational Contact

Manage, support, and develop a client portfolio, with increased technical or complex issues or sector specialisms, ensuring the maximising of client advocacy & fee levels from own portfolio
Act as a key point of contact for other nominated clients to manage all their Audit & other service requirements
Return phone calls and written correspondence to all of the above within required deadline and ensure promises are kept
Attend/lead Audit review and close down meetings for own clients as required
Proactively contact clients when items of interest or benefit to the client arise therefore adding value
Ensure overall provision for high levels of client service is in place across own client base
Provide appropriate access and support for other internal departments to own Audit clients so as to assist the cross selling of services into the Audit client base
Ensure client hygiene factors are in place, AML, KYC reviews, engagement letters, etc

Leadership, People Management and Development:

Be aware of individual team member capability & aspiration to ‘enable’ best performance of a team of direct reports through coaching & mentoring of audit team members
Set out the objectives for the audit team at the start of each audit
Monitor individual and team performance versus original objectives as set at the start of each audit and have an awareness of service line KPIs
Provide regular feedback to all audit team members on their performance on job specific standards, ensuring praise where due and highlighting of issues for team member learning
Provide support to Senior managers and Directors for internal & external recruitment of new Audit service line team members at assistant manager level and below
Oversee professional development of audit team members

Internal Financial Management & Business Planning:

Monitor performance of team and individuals’ KPIs in line with the Audit SL business plan
Where service line performance is at or above target, ensure this is communicated to own team and the celebration of success is encouraged
Where service line performance is below target, encourage and instigate remedial action and focus from self and team colleagues to rectify and improve short term performance

New Business Development

Continue to build own network of intermediaries, seek to generate referrals from own client base and convert prospects into new clients
Support the Audit team in delivering the required departmental incremental fee target via networking (internal & external), meeting attendance, business pitches, presenting at webinars & writing of articles for the sector
Develop suitably strong internal Kreston Reeves connections such that access and support are given by all other internal departments to their own client bases

What we're looking for

Charities experience
ACA/ACCA qualified

What we can offer

Financial wellbeing – competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme and Perks at Work discounts and rewards.
Leave – 25.5 days plus bank holidays, holiday buying Mental wellbeing – hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, Employee Assistance Programme and counselling
Physical wellbeing –Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and an annual flu jab.
Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values
Development – we offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses
Diversity, inclusion and belonging – we operate several family-friendly policies and take proactive steps to create an inclusive environment
ESG – give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities. Opportunities to support our commitment to charitable causes
Travel – other optional benefits include: cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/motorbike loan

At Kreston Reeves, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. We understand that everyone has unique needs, and we strive to accommodate them through reasonable adjustments. Whether it's adapting work environments, providing assistive technologies, or modifying processes, we are dedicated to supporting our employees in realising their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in our recruitment process or thrive in your role, please don't hesitate to reach out by emailing recruitment@krestonreeves.com. Please remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request. Your success is important to us, and we're here to ensure a supportive and inclusive experience for all.

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