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Location: Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Reading, Watford

Capability: Audit

Experience Level: Manager

Type: Full Time

Service Line: KPE Audit

Contract type: Permanent

Job description

KPE Audit Manager

Locations: Audit London hubs - London CSQ, Watford, Reading, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Milton Keynes

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 in KPE Audit

KPE Audit is responsible for the high-quality delivery of audit engagements from planning through to completion. Working with privately owned entities and working across a range of businesses from fast growth to large international established groups, as well as across different industries

What will you be doing?

• You will have your own portfolio of audited entities, with responsibility for agreeing audit timetables, briefing the audit team and monitoring budgets.
• You are also likely to have a departmental role, facilitating the internal operations of running the business, for example, roles relating to finance, technology, quality, people etc.
• As an Audit Manager, you will be responsible for leading teams and supervising the work of junior staff
• You will manage and nurture stakeholder relationships at audited entities throughout the engagement, working with senior level staff
• You will be managing the finances of the engagement, including budgeting, fee negotiation, identifying and communicating overruns, raising fees and agreeing dates for cash collection

What will you need to do it?

• Professional qualification from a recognised accountancy body
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Exposure to working knowledge of International Standards on Auditing.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering a portfolio of high-quality audits.
• Experience of using proprietary software to manage the audit workflow and document audit evidence
• Experience of performance managing teams, coaching and mentoring junior staff.

Additional skills we’d love to see

• Sound working knowledge of US GAAS / PCOAB standards
• Exposure to working knowledge of US GAAP
• Audit experience within a ‘Big 4’ consultancy, mid-tier firm, or government / public sector audit experience

Where will you be working?

Audit at KPMG is wide ranging, and we cover the entire UK. Our London region has core hubs in:

• London CSQ
• Watford
• Reading
• Milton Keynes

With 20 sites across the UK, you will be working from a KPMG office, client site and some flexible working, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, 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

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.

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