Assurance - Senior Manager - Belfast

Our Belfast audit team is focused on working with some of Northern Ireland’s largest and fastest growing businesses. We have an expanding team of professionals who provide audit and other assurance services to fast growing, dynamic and established sectors of the NI economy. We use our industry expertise and experience to serve our clients who work across a range of industries; including Retail and Consumer, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Hospitality, Technology, Information & Communications and Entertainment. We are seeking a Senior Manager to join the Belfast office.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaison with the engagement leader keeping him/her informed of issues.
• Ensure that all jobs and fees are included in the staff requisitions by liaising with other managers and/or administrators.
• Review of staff allocation and comparison with original requisition and budgeted fees.
• Agreeing timetable with administrator and individual managers.
• Consider if PwC staff need training on the administrator systems and arrange as needed.
• Organisation and review of work (delegation as agreed with the engagement leader).
• Allocations of costs to be done by lead manager on a timely basis and managers informed of basis of allocation and costs before costs hit codes.
• Keeping on top of the status of jobs as a result of changes in client timings/staff allocations.
• Attendance at manager meetings.
• Discussing workload with the staff on a timely basis.

Individual Responsibilities:

• Review of client audit files – planning through to completion, incorporating review of financial statements and ensuring compliance with firm methodology.
• Conducting engagement assessments.
• Budgeting and determination of resource requirements.
• Organising partner and QRP (quality review partner) meetings for both planning and completion.
• Drafting board reports, engagement letters and audit representation letters.
• Develop client relationships.
• Liaison in relation to planning of cross funds with lead manager.
• Informing lead manager of changes in requirements of staff/timing of job.
• Appraisals for staff members.
• Assuming a coaching performance management role that aligns staff development with our Connected Thinking.
• Networking in the local business community.
• Preparation and delivery of competitive audit proposals.
• Participating in recruitment activities at graduate level.

Experience / Education Required:

• At least 8 years practice accounting experience in a Big 4 firm or other international accounting firm.
• Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent from a recognised international accounting institution.
• Detailed understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS.

Skills and Personal Qualities:

• A solid track record of demonstrated career achievements and academic excellence, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A commitment to exceptional client service and intellectual curiosity.
• The ability to interact with various levels of client and firm management.
• Detailed understanding of UK and Irish GAAP and GAAS.
• PCAOB and US GAAP experience desirable but not required.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage relationships at all levels within PwC and within the client's organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multitasked, fast-paced and changing environment.
• Proven leadership, organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on multiple engagements concurrently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build trusted relationships including experience in business development activities.

Our commitment to you:

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that empowers our people to thrive and feel a sense of belonging at PwC. We seek to attract talented people from different backgrounds with diverse perspectives who can bring innovation and creativity. At PwC, your hard work doesn't go unnoticed. We celebrate your achievements not just within the firm, but among your peers as well. Our rewards are designed to fit your unique lifestyle and needs. And because being part of PwC should be rewarding every day, you'll have access to PwC perks - a handpicked selection of exclusive discounts, experiences, and extras just for being part of our team.

Application support:

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know. All requests will be treated confidentially and supported wherever possible to help you showcase your strengths.