Audit Assistant

The Firm:

iMultiply are delighted to be engaged on the role of Audit Associate with a well-established accountancy firm based in Edinburgh. A leading business within their sector, they have experienced steady growth over the last few years and now, the business’ customer centric approach has allowed them to increase their team.

Job description

The position of PQ Audit Assistant is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate coming from an accountancy firm/practice background looking to develop their career in a highly reputable firm. The purpose of the role is to assist in the audit of the firm’s clients from planning to completion stage.

The role:

The role will include the following duties:

• External audit of accounts for a varied portfolio of clients including for example entities in the following sectors: owner managed businesses, technology, life sciences, financial services, property groups, charities, housing associations and pension schemes.
• Liaison and communication with colleagues, Managers and Partners
• Coaching more junior staff and assisting with in-house training sessions
• Developing and maintaining client contact and relationships
• Ensure that work is completed within the required timescales and to the agreed budget
• Undertake ad-hoc work as directed by the Management team

On Offer:

The role offers a competitive salary with a clear opportunity for progression within the firm, as well as a competitive benefits package and flexible working scheme.

Candidate requirements:

You’ll be someone with:

• Experience of accounts preparation essential
• Recent experience in public practice essential
• Recent external audit experience essential
• Part-qualified CA or ACCA
• Good communication skills required
• Willingness to take responsibility and suggest solutions to problems encountered
• Proven success as a team player
• Demonstrable ability to work to budgets and deadlines
• IT literate - Microsoft Office, CCH Audit Automation, SAGE, Xero, CaseWare IDEA preferred

iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers, and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individuals’ protected characteristics.

If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but you don’t think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity. Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from black and minority communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth.

For more information on the Audit Associate position please contact Gareth Spowart.