Job details

Location: Birmingham, Manchester, Reading, Watford

Capability: Audit

Experience Level: Associate/Assistant Manager

Type: Full Time

Service Line: DSG

Contract type: Permanent

Job description

Base Location: London, Birmingham, Reading and Manchester

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 Pensions Centre of Excellence

KPMG’s Pensions Centre of Excellence (PCoE) is an exciting new initiative with rapid growth and new opportunities which has been established to standardise the audits of defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes, driving consistency and ensuring delivery of high-quality audits.

What will you be doing?

• Coordinating the completion of audit work and ensuring it is delivered to a high quality in accordance with KPMG Audit Methodology
• Project managing all aspects of the audit, including agreeing audit timelines, team briefings and supervision, and delivery of audit work
• Directing and overseeing the work of more junior team members, including reviewing their audit work, and providing coaching and mentoring support
• Building relationships with the engagement staff at the audited entity and acting as an ambassador for the firm
• Budgeting and monitoring the financial performance of projects, focusing on optimising profitability

What will you need to do it?

• Professional Qualification from a recognised Accountancy body
• Recent and extensive external audit experience
• Knowledge and experience of pension scheme audits
• Practical knowledge of FRS102
• Experience of managing teams, coaching and mentoring junior staff

Additional skills we’d love to see

• Financial Services Audit experience
• Knowledge and experience of IFRS Standards
• Exhibits and stays current on appropriate industry and specialised knowledge, and leverages KPMG methodologies (including ESG Assurance)

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.

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

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.