ACCA Financial Operations Lead

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Research Council Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled ACCA Audit Manager to join our team at Research Council. As a key member of our audit team, you will be responsible for leading audits and providing expert guidance to our staff.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Hold pre-audit meetings with clients to establish the events that have had an impact on the business and any areas needing particular attention.
  2. Ensure a detailed audit or accounts planning memorandum is completed by the senior, with the information they will need to approach the audit work in the most efficient manner.
  3. Brief audit or accounts staff on the client and the nature of its business ensuring that the most cost-effective approach to the job is clearly communicated.
  4. Review all work received as soon as possible, ensuring that any issues arising are referred back to the audit staff for completion before any outstanding issues are drawn to the attention of the Partner.
  5. Ensure that files are complete and that audit or accounts work is sufficient to enable the Partner to form an opinion on the accounts, bearing in mind the balance between cost and benefit.
  6. Draft all management letters, finalising of accounts, letters of engagement etc.
  7. Ensure, as far as possible, that trainees are allocated a variety of jobs in order to provide a broad range of training and maximise their experience.
  8. Complete 6 monthly appraisals and sign off training records for all allocated members of staff.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong understanding of audit principles and practices, as well as excellent communication and leadership skills. You will also need to be able to work effectively in a team environment and have a commitment to delivering high-quality results.



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