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Audit Senior/Assistant Manager

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Respected, multi-office accountancy practice looking for a qualified Audit Senior/Assistant Manager to join their corporate team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse client base in a supportive and professional environment that promotes a positive working culture, collaboration and a healthy work-life balance.
Your new role
In this role you will lead and deliver audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring work is completed to professional standards and within agreed deadlines.
- Prepare audit files, statutory accounts and related compliance work, identifying audit risks and liaising directly with clients.
- Support managers and partners, supervise and mentor junior team members, and contribute to the delivery of a high-quality audit service while identifying opportunities to add value for clients.
- Work collaboratively with other colleagues across the corporate team and get involved in networking opportunities to develop your profile and skills.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you must be ACA or ACCA qualified (or close to qualification) and must possess relevant UK accountancy practice experience. You will have recent audit and accounts experience, including leading assignments and reviewing junior team members' work. Strong knowledge and experience of UK auditing standards, financial reporting and accounts preparation is essential.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, organisational skills, strong attention to detail and experience using audit and accounting software such as Inflo.
What you'll get in return
The successful individual will join a firm that has demonstrated ongoing organic growth and a positive working culture, and you'll join a well-regarded team with approachable managers and partners who will support your career ambitions within the firm.


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- Benefit from ongoing professional development, exposure to a varied client portfolio, support from experienced professionals and genuine opportunities for career progression.
- Enjoy a positive and collaborative working culture that values employee wellbeing, together with a strong work-life balance and flexibility to help you perform at your best both professionally and personally.
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