Assurance Manager â Academies & Charities
Assurance Manager â Academies & Charities
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Your opportunity
Are you an experienced Assurance Manager ready to take the next step in your career We are currently recruiting for two exciting opportunities each offering a clear route to progression and the chance to work within a supportive and forwardthinking team.
This opportunity is tailored for someone with a passion for the notforprofit sector managing audits for a range of charitable organisations and academy trusts. Youll be a trusted advisor to clients who value purpose and accountability with experience in SORP and regulatory compliance. This role is perfect for managers looking to deepen their expertise in a sector that truly makes a difference.
Both positions are ideal for ambitious audit professionals who are looking to expand their leadership responsibilities build on existing expertise and progress within a firm that values initiative collaboration and career development.
How you will make a difference
As an Audit Manager you will play an instrumental role in shaping the future of our audit practice and driving its continued success. Your leadership skills deep technical expertise and industry knowledge will be pivotal in delivering highquality audits that exceed client expectations. You will foster an environment of continuous improvement and challenge as well as drive innovation in our audit methodologies and processes. You will cultivate the next generation of auditors through your commitment to developing and mentoring your team instilling a high standard for quality and performance. Your commitment to professional development and embodying our culture and values will see you thrive at BKL.
You will:
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight to your audit team ensuring the delivery of highquality audits that adhere to professional standards and meet client expectations from meticulous planning to timely completion.
- Effectively manage the audit process demonstrating a deep understanding of audit risks complex accounting issues and industryspecific regulations while proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks.
- Cultivate and maintain strong trusted relationships with clients acting as a strategic business advisor and industry expert within your designated client portfolio.
- Critically review and provide valuable feedback on audit work performed by the team ensuring comprehensive documentation and adherence to firm methodologies before presenting for final review and signoff.
- Foster an environment of open communication and constructive challenge encouraging team members to think critically raise concerns and propose innovative solutions to complex audit matters.
- Model a solutionoriented mindset and demonstrate expertise in applying auditing methodologies to perform assurance engagements in compliance with relevant auditing standards and regulations.
- Effectively manage the financial and resource aspects of audit engagements including pod financial performance billing recovery lockup and utilisation rates.
- Continuously assess and optimise team structure and capabilities ensuring the audit team is equipped with the necessary skills and resources to manage diverse client portfolios effectively.
- Spearhead internal audit initiatives acting as a role model mentor and coach fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within your team.
- Provide comprehensive onthejob training guidance and handson support to team members enhancing their auditing skills and familiarity with firm methodologies and best practices.
You will be ideal for this role if you have:
- Be Chartered Accountant / ACA/ ACCA/ ICAS qualified.
- Minimum of five years relevant audit experience with three years of UK experience.
- Thorough knowledge of current auditing standards techniques and best practice.
- Proven project management ability with multiple audits.
- Confident in challenging yourself and others to complete highquality testing and documentation.
- Exceptional communication negotiation and client relationship management skills with a collaborative approach.
- Experience in encouraging a team and promoting collaboration and challenge with an ability to act quickly and resolve team issues and queries.
- Ability to effectively manage audit teams and provide guidance/training to junior staff members.
- Proficiency in auditing tools/software specifically caseware and data analysis techniques for effective audit execution.
We know you have a lot to offer which is why we want to give you the freedom to thrive no matter who you are or what your background is. You will have every opportunity to use your creativity in how you approach your work and the support to innovate.
Inclusion diversity and talent development are a fundamental aspect of who we are and we welcome applications from candidates who share and champion these values. You will play an integral part in helping to make BKL a great place to work with a sense of belonging for everyone.
High challenge high support
If you enjoy problemsolving and a fastchanging environment you will thrive in this role.
As in all BKL roles you will be able to take a flexible approach: balancing independent work with teamwork and remote working with time in the office with colleagues.
You can get an insight into life at BKL here.
Were proud to be one of the few Certified B Corporations in the accountancy sector. In joining us youll become part of a business thats committed to balancing profit and purpose.
Take your next step
If this sounds like the role for you wed be delighted to discuss the career you could build at BKL.
Employment Type
Full Time
