Responsibilities:
*Managing and planning the execution and completion of audits reporting to the senior leadership team.
*Preparation of accounts, reports and other assignments as required.
*Co-ordinate planning with clients, including consulting with relevant departments within the group.
*Developing strong client relationships with regular attendance at client meetings.
*Leading on-site audit teams and completing jobs with minimal supervision, to deadlines and within budget.
*Business development including promoting the firm and its services to the existing client base and prospects.
*Review and development of work of juniors and semi seniors offering guidance, coaching and support.
*Liaise with financial institutions such as Banks, Factoring Companies, etc.
*Ensure quality of work and all practice procedures conform with regulations and LB protocols and methodology.
*Attend external events and represent the business in a professional manner.
Requirements/Skills:
*Recent experience in Audit and Assurance within an accountancy practice.
*Experience of leading external audit assignments from planning to completion stages under International Standards on Auditing.
*Experience of preparing accounts in accordance with UK GAAP.
*Able to work independently as well as part of a team across all our office locations.
*Persuasive communication skills with senior staff and clients.
*Experience in coaching and developing trainees.
*Confident user of Microsoft Office suite - Intermediate/Advanced user of Word and Excel.
*Motivated to take responsibility of the role and maintain a high level of quality service across the LB Group.
*Sound knowledge of key risks applicable to specific audits and aware of own limitations and when to ask for assistance.