Audit Assistant Manager in Glasgow

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Department: AuditLocation: Glasgow, Consilium

Description

Are you looking for your next career step to Audit Manager with a firm that is innovative, forward thinking and offers continued support and career development – joining Dains, could be your ideal next step? We are establishing an integrated Scottish Audit team comprising over 30 partners, directors and staff. As part of the reorganisation of the Audit business we have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Manager to join an existing team. The individual will assume responsibility for an existing portfolio of clients, supporting the directors and partners as they seek to drive the future growth of the Audit department and wider business. As an Assistant Manager, you will take pride in supporting the client relationship from initial engagement to completion. You will also gain experience in the cross‑selling of Dains services and be involved in winning new clients and work including pricing and proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing the audit file and ensuring it is complete in accordance with best auditing practice.
• Providing supervision and guidance to the audit teams, supporting onsite work and training as required.
• Performing detailed tasks, including advanced technical work.
• Developing and maintaining positive commercial relationships with clients and working closely with other service lines.
• Managing relationships with key client contacts.
• Attending meetings with Partners and Directors as required.
• Keeping Partners and Directors informed of progress and potential problems.
• Staying current with technical developments through reading and attendance of courses.
• Maintaining liaison with the Tax Team.
• Acting as a line manager within the audit team, ensuring support and guidance aligned with Dains Career Pathway.
• Ensuring the department works towards fee targets and handling billing and unpaid bills.
• Assisting Partners and Directors with Business Development, focusing on risk assessment, potential client scoping meetings and budget preparation.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Education: Professional qualification CA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent, foundational technical expertise.
• Leadership and Management: Leadership qualities with experience supporting junior audit teams.
• Technical: Strong knowledge of technical aspects of accounts, conversant with current auditing and accounting practice.
• Communication: Exceptional communication skills to convey complex information clearly to clients.
• Adaptability and Innovative Thinking: Adapt to client needs and think creatively to solve issues.
• Industry Knowledge: Robust understanding of accounting industry standards and best practices.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with a generous benefits package.
• 35 days annual leave (including statutory bank holidays) and opportunity to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Optional private medical cover and life assurance cover.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay after a specified length of service.
• Annual professional subscription payment.
• Flexible working hours options within a hybrid environment.
• Group staff pension scheme with generous contributions.
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
• Paid volunteer day and career break options after specified length of service.
• Dress for diary.