Hybrid Audit Assistant Manager

at Sumer

• Job title: Audit Assistant Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: £40,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Ipswich, United Kingdom

About the role

• Audit Assistant Manager conducting audits for a diverse portfolio at Scrutton Bland, part of Sumer Group. Focus on mentoring team members and delivering high-quality audit services.

Responsibilities

• You will undertake audits for a range of clients across a variety of sectors, including owner managed businesses, charities and entities within the education sector.
• You will have a can do approach and be confident managing a varied workload, you will also get the opportunity to act as a mentor and assist with the development of our trainees.
• You will be involved with managing the workflow of the audit team and play a key role in the planning, on site field work, execution and finalisation of the audit process.
• You will supervise the work of the audit team, aiming to resolve issues before escalating to the Manager/Partner for review.
• Plan audits in advance of audit fieldwork, ensuring it appropriately addresses identified risks and achieves the objectives.
• Allocate areas of responsibility within the audit team when drafting audit plans.
• Undertake audits of commercial and not-for-profit clients, leading audit teams of up to five people.
• Lead audits to ensure client timescales are met and budgets are adhered to.
• Drafting the management letter to clients, recommending improvements to their accounting systems and controls.
• When requested, review audit work performed by more junior members of the team, whilst providing verbal and written constructive feedback.
• Ensure junior members of the team understand their responsibilities, providing appropriate on-the-job training.
• Drafting individual and consolidated financial statements.
• Maintain and developing strong relationships with clients and colleague.

Requirements

• Fully qualified in either ACA/ACCA.
• Experience using Inflo or similar audit software, confident working in a fully paperless, digital audit environment.
• Demonstrable ability to plan, manage, and review audit assignments efficiently, meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Practical audit experience gained in a similar environment.
• A full driving license and access to independent transport is required.

Benefits

• Starting salary from £40,000 if you're newly qualified in ACA/ACCA, plus a sign on bonus of £5,000 – a total package of £45,000!
• Flexible and Hybrid working
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• 36 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays and 3 days Christmas closure)
• Option to purchase a further 5 days
• Life Assurance up to 4x salary and contribution towards the Firm’s pension scheme
• Employee health and wellbeing programme
• Regular social and informal events within the organisation