Responsibilities:

Be a key part of Assurance teams undertaking assignments, including opportunities to lead the on-site element of the work

Ensure that each assignment is undertaken in accordance with the pre-assignment instructions, and to carry out all aspects of the assignment efficiently, thoroughly and in accordance with the firm's procedures

Ensure Assurance quality at all times, contribute to internal and external quality assurance, ensuring all actions are completed in line with the firm's and the profession's standards

Communicate any problems in complying with these instructions, or any contentious issues identified, to the assignment manager immediately, identifying and commenting upon the possible solutions

Provide adequate briefing, supervision, and "on the job" training for less experienced members of staff

Act as day to day point of contact for the client, and to practise the principles of excellent client service at all times

Maintain an awareness of the firm's specialist services and publications. Ensure added value to clients

Review work completed by less experienced staff for adequacy and completeness, and to undertake job appraisal reviews

Summarise actual time spent compared to budget on each assignment, and to perform the firm's review and completion procedures before passing the files for manager review

Develop and maintain an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil professional CPD requirements

Maintain training records conscientiously and to keep up to date with examination studies, as applicable

Attend staff meetings and training and to assist in student recruitment, training and marketing activities as required

Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the role and its grading, as required by the Line Manager or Head of Department

Individual Requirements:

Candidates must be ACA or ACCA part qualified or equivalent

Previous experience of carrying out Assurance related tasks within a professional services firm

Proven experience in client handling and in producing high quality Assurances

Experience of analytical review approach desirable