Job Duties And Responsibilities

Technical reviews and queries

• Reviewing the audit reports of public interest entities and other entities in scope of the Firm’s technical review requirements to confirm compliance with auditing standards, company legislation and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Reviewing the proposed modified audit reports of the Firm’s audited entities prior to issuance.
• Researching, drafting, and responding to technical queries covering audit related matters, including the Firm’s electronic working paper system.
• Providing technical support and advice on audit matters, including the Firm’s electronic working paper system, to the Firm’s partners and staff.

Audit methodology and templates

• Reviewing and updating of the Firm’s audit methodology for developments and updates in the underlying standards, regulations, and regulatory findings.
• Identifying and implementing general enhancements in the Firm’s audit methodology and supporting templates.
• Monitoring the updates and developments to the Firm’s electronic working paper system, accessing the impact, and reporting the findings or recommended changes.
• Reviewing divisional specific audit related templates to ensure consistency with the Firm’s methodology and the underlying standards and guidance.
• Developing and issuing audit technical papers explaining the requirements of, including any changes to, the underlying standards and regulations, including the Firm’s audit methodology.
• Developing and maintaining the Firm’s audit manual / audit procedures manual including all audit methodology related sector specific manuals.

Audit training and guidance

• Preparing and delivering audit related training, including, but not limited to, induction and ISAs (UK) / methodology changes.
• Reviewing divisional specific audit related training materials to ensure consistency with the Firm’s methodology and the underlying standards and guidance.
• Developing and issuing audit related materials, guidance, and articles.
• Updating and maintaining the audit related technical content on the Firm’s intranet, including but not limited to audit report templates, audit engagement letters, audit related communications etc.

Monitoring and remediation

• Undertaking relevant monitoring activities as instructed by the Technical and Compliance Partner.

Miscellaneous

• Liaison with and attendance at relevant mid-tier meetings, PKF UK&I meetings and external regulatory events pertaining to audit related matters.
• Any other duties appropriate to the grade and level of responsibility of the post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training.

Person Specification

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent) with proven post qualification experience reflective of the level of role being sought.
• Good working skills, knowledge and understanding of the UK auditing requirements including legislation (e.g., Companies Act 2006), auditing standards (ISAs (UK)), the FRC’s Revised Ethical Standard and accounting standards (UK GAAP and IFRS).
• Previous experience of working in audit practice and/or in a similar audit technical position and developing and delivering audit technical and training materials highly desirable - this role would also be suited to an auditor demonstrating strong technical aptitude looking to move into a technical role.
• Recognised and evidenced ability to:
  • deal with complex, multi-faceted issues and reach clear evidenced based conclusions; and
  • communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong organisational (i.e. time and project management) and presentational skills and the ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint).