Audit Assistant Manager - Insurance

Audit Assistant Manager - Insurance Birmingham, England

KPMG
Full Time Birmingham, England 32500 - 58750 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Job details

Location: Birmingham

Capability: Audit

Experience Level: Associate/Assistant Manager

Type: Full Time

Service Line: FS Audit

Contract type: Permanent

Job description

Audit Assistant Manager – Insurance


Base Location:
Midlands Offices Birmingham and Nottingham


The KPMG Audit function is a cornerstone of our business. We do work that matters to our local business and communities – supporting investment and economic growth across the Midlands. Working on complex audit engagements, which could include big retailers, UK banks, Insurance Houses and multinational organisations, our team strives to provide best-in-class Audit solutions to audited entities who trust us to get it right first time.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.


Why Join KPMG

KPMG’s Financial Services practice provides solutions to clients across Banking and Capital Markets, Insurance, Asset Management and Private Equity. We talk to the world’s largest financial services organisations every day. That means that we continue to enhance our deep specialist knowledge of the industry issues and strengthen our capabilities to help address an ever-evolving range of challenges.

As KPMG’s largest regional office outside London, our Birmingham office is home to over 1,300 colleagues and over 45 partners who work with companies across the Midlands. Our office is set in the heart of the Colmore Business District and close to Snowhill and Birmingham New Street rail stations, underlining the firm’s commitment to the city and wider Midland’s region.

Birmingham has a diverse range of businesses and is a dynamic contributor to the UK economy, with its industrial roots as an automotive and manufacturing heartland. The city also has a growing financial and services industry and leads in scientific research from some of the UK’s top educational institutions. From start-ups to large multinationals, our team of talented experts work with hundreds of the region’s listed and privately-owned companies across a range of sectors including aerospace, automotive, construction, engineering, infrastructure, and financial services, as well as various public sector organisations.


What will you be
doing?

  • Conducting the planning and execution of audit fieldwork
  • Supervising and coaching junior members of staff to help them realise their full potential
  • Reviewing the audit work performed by junior team members
  • Project managing the audit delivery, including timelines, team briefings, team supervision, delivery of audit work, and reviews by more senior team members, including Directors and Partners
  • Preparing reports to senior management from audited entities and audit committees


What will you need to do it?

  • Experience of working within the Audit Insurance Sector
  • Professional qualification from a recognised accountancy body
  • Working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
  • Experience of managing small teams, coaching and mentoring junior staff
  • Strong organisational skills; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines
  • Highly effective stakeholder management and relationship building skills; credible and confident with stakeholders at all levels


Skills we’d love to see/amazing extras:

  • Demonstratable project management experience
  • Audit experience within a ‘Big 4’ consultancy, or mid-tier firm
  • Experience of working within the Life Insurance Audit Sector

To discuss this or wider Audit roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.


Our
Locations

Audit at KPMG covers the entire UK. Our Midlands region has core office hubs in:

  • Birmingham
  • Nottingham


With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility or would prefer to be based out of our other sites across the UK please register and discuss this with our team.


Find out more:

Within Audit we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below:

  • Audit at KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/audit/
  • About our firm: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/about-our-firm/
  • KPMG Culture. Being Inclusive: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/being-inclusive/
  • KPMG Workability and Disability confidence: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/need-support-let-us-know/


For any additional support in applying, please click the links to find out more:

  • Applying to KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/
  • Tips for interview: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/application-advice/
  • KPMG values: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/our-values/
  • KPMG Competencies: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/kpmg-competencies/
  • KPMG Locations and FAQ: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/faq/?category=Experienced+professionals


KPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool.

As a member of the Business Disability Forum we're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process.


We pride ourselves on being a place where your individuality is valued; you can be yourself and still achieve your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results to our clients. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective - that's the KPMG difference.


Why Audit at KPMG?

Audit is the largest of our UK practices. Some of the world’s biggest companies rely on us to provide independent insight, challenge and expertise, so the work we undertake affects investment decisions, inspires confidence in public sector expenditure and supports our economic growth. Today, more than ever in disruptive times, audit is a function needed by society, and in the future, so we can capitalise, and grow. As part of the Audit team, you’ll be helping to build the confidence and trust that business and society need to thrive. We want to lead the conversation when it comes to shaping the future of the profession. And given the scale and variety of our audit engagements in both the UK and globally, we are well placed to create change. If you share our commitment to achieving excellence and working to the highest audit standards, are a natural collaborator who values different perspectives and relishes the opportunity to develop and progress - then KPMG could be the place where you can thrive.

Read about Audit

Audit Assistant Manager - Insurance
KPMG

http://www.kpmg.com
Amstelveen, Netherlands
Bill Thomas
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Private
Business Consulting
1987
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