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Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Norwich, Nottingham, Plymouth, South Coast - Southampton

Capability: Audit

Experience Level: Manager

Type: Full Time

Service Line: IGH Audit

Contract type: Permanent

Job description

Public Sector - Audit Manager (102203)

Base Location: Birmingham, Cambridge, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Norwich, Nottingham, Plymouth, South Coast

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 Public Sector Audit

Our Public Sector Audit team operates across all aspect of the UK Public Sector. Our portfolio includes entities with the NHS, Central Government, Local Government, Charities, Higher Education Institutions and Social Housing.

Our Public Sector Audit team provides you with the opportunity for specialism, whilst maintaining variety in the sectors and clients you work with. The team also deliver several Companies Act audits for subsidiary entities within their portfolio.

What will you be doing?

• Performing the planning, co-ordination, and control of audit engagements in accordance with KPMG requirements, to ensure the delivery of a quality audit and appropriate profitability
• Managing the finances of the engagement, including budgeting, fee negotiation, identifying and communicating overruns, raising fees and agreeing dates for cash collection.
• Directing and overseeing the work of junior team members, ensuring compliance with KPMG Audit Methodology requirements
• Preparing engagement deliverables, such as audit committee papers, and attending audited entity board/audit committee meetings
• Project managing all aspects of audit delivery, including timelines, team briefings, team supervision, and reviews by more senior team members, including Directors and Partners

What will you need to do it?

• Significant and recent experience as an Audit Manager in an external audit capacity
• Knowledge of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audit, and review of statutory accounts and disclosures.
• Audit experience within a ‘Big 4’ consultancy, mid-tier firm, or government / public sector audit department
• Demonstratable knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP, ISAs and the various SORPs adopted by Public Sector Entities
• Professional qualification from a recognised accountancy body
• Proven track record of managing and delivering a portfolio of high-quality audits, including budgeting and monitoring the financial performance Experience working with Public Sector audited entities
• Experience of performance managing teams, coaching, and mentoring junior staff

Additional skills we’d love to see

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate complex matter in a clear and compelling manner
• Strong organisational and time management 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
• Effective problem solver: makes pragmatic and logical decisions, drawing on technical expertise to provide high quality solutions
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; able to analyse and interpret complex technical information

To discuss this or wider Audit roles with our Recruitment Team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload a 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. We have hubs in Birmingham, Cambridge, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Norwich, Nottingham, Plymouth, South Coast.

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.

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