Average Audit Associate salary in Manchester

The HR Associate role is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a passion for people and processes to contribute to a really fabulous Not for Profit Organisation based in South Manchester. The successful candidate will be integral in supporting HR functions in a fast-paced environment. Client Details Our client is a medium-sized Not For Profit Organisation based in South Manchester, with an established presence and commitment to providing exceptional service to its clients. Description As the HR Associate, you will report to the HR Manager/ Business Partner and take responsibility for providing HR advice to the Senior Leadership Team. You will take part in and lead on HR projects; Ensuring all systems and databases are maintained and kept up to date at all times; Undertake site visits and audits to ensure all HR records are compliant with the legislation as well as supporting the delivery of HR services, including recruitment, onboarding and employee relations; Assist with performance management processes; Contribute to staff training and development initiatives; Manage employee records in compliance with GDPR; Support in HR policy development and documentation and contribute to the promotion of a positive company culture Profile The successful HR Associate should have: An academic background in Human Resources or related fieldExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsKnowledge of HR systems and databasesUnderstanding of GDPR and other relevant HR regulationsAbility to work well in a team and independentlyAvailable to start at short notice Job Offer A competitive salary range of £34,000 - £36,000 per annumOpportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environmentChance to grow your career in an incredible Not For Profit OrganisationExcellent bonuses and benefits We encourage all suitable candidates looking to make a positive impact in a dynamic HR team.

Due to continued growth in our Manchester office, we are recruiting a qualified Audit Senior Associate to join our Audit/Assurance team. We are looking for an Audit Senior Associate (newly qualified or qualified senior) to join our growing Manchester team. You will be joining the leading firm of auditors to the charity sector committed to delivering a quality service to a high profile portfolio of clients. The role will involve working with a variety of corporate and owner managed businesses. charities and other not for profit organisations. Clients range from start-ups to well established, prestigious clients and listed clients. This is a great opportunity for anyone that is looking develop their experience. You will be working alongside experienced partners and managers in a dynamic and growing team, within a supportive and approachable environment. Your role will be challenging and varied and you will be encouraged to take on responsibilities and offered excellent opportunities to quickly develop and progress further within the firm. You will be responsible for the delivery of client based assignments, ensuring the team’s audit work and reporting is of high quality. This role will include leading and coaching team members as well as managing relationships with clients. The person in this role will also contribute to the success of our business unit, which will involve wider business and people development. There will be opportunity to work on advisory engagements, on both our audit and non-audit clients. The role requirements ACA/ACCA/CA qualification essentialSignificant auditing and accounting experience (ideally UKGAAP)Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially ExcelA passion for client serviceDisplay energy and enthusiasm and a focus on achieving resultsA keenness to further your own personal development and career goals Your people responsibilities Demonstrating personal commitment to work and team success; showing positive attitude and enthusiasm for work and taking initiative to improve process/situations when appropriateConsistently treating colleagues with fairness and respect, helping to provide opportunities for everyone to contribute and succeedProviding and being receptive to regular and constructive feedback that improves self and others. Continually developing skills and knowledgeInfluencing, changing and shaping the direction of a particular activity, either internally and/or externallyCoaching junior members of staff through sharing experience and knowledge appropriatelyProviding on-the-job training for developing auditing skills and familiarity with the firm’s audit methodologyParticipating in service line, office and firm wide activities Your direct client responsibilities Acting as the first point of contact for our clients on a day-to-day basisDemonstrating excellent writing, research and presentation skills (proficient in power point, excel and word)Anticipating client needs, and communicating effectively with clients in both written and verbal exchangesActing at all times with the Firm’s best interests in mind. Acts with integrity in all dealingsAssisting in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment for manager or partner review, providing solutions and seeking input for areas of concern and judgementDemonstrating an understanding of the different types of risk, understanding the Firm’s approach and policies for managing risk in relevant business and applicable legal and regulatory rules and following policiesConsidering and managing risk (reputational, operational and credit) in all interactions with clientsShowing a sense of urgency and understanding of how their work (including speed, attention to detail, and quality) impacts the Firm’s ability to serve clientsProducing work for the Manager and/or Partner review, clearly highlighting issues and providing potential solutions to issues identifiedDemonstrating business development skills an identifying additional sales opportunities.Demonstrating an application and solution-based approach to problem solving, referred to for research on delivery of solutions in that field on client assignmentsIdentifying areas requiring improvement in the client’s business processes and possible recommendations and prepare and deliver Audit Findings Reports to be provided to the clientTaking primary responsibility for monitoring progress against budget, and when the actual differs from the budget then gain a full understanding for the Manager Although the majority of your time will be spent servicing clients in the North West, at times, there is a requirement to support the other UK offices. Qualities we are looking for Ability to execute work efficiently, delivering excellent service and bringing the full breadth of Crowe UK’s capability to support our clientsAct as a role model for more junior members of the team, providing on-the-job coachingAdhere to the firm’s risk management policies at all timesDeliver work to the highest qualitySolid understanding and application of UKGAAP accounting fundamentals and applications; proficient in basic technical techniques (valuations, modelling, spreadsheets)Ability to provide fast and intuitive analysis; correctly interpreting data, including financial statements and source documentsDemonstration of the ability to effectively manage the audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters The ability to lead and manage fieldwork on clients’ sites, including liaison with other departments to ensure the smooth delivery of the Audit process.

Your new firmThis is a leading, top 50 accountancy firm, located in Altrincham who have large regional presence with a respectable reputation. Following an extended period of company growth and expansion within the audit department, a senior role has become available which presents excellent progression opportunities for an ambitious candidate to further their auditing career. Your new roleAs part of your new role you will be involved with all stages of an audit from planning to completion. Your day-to-day duties will include supporting the audit team, carrying out fieldwork sections, performing testing procedures as well as producing concluding reports. Additionally, you will assist with the coaching of junior associates reviewing their audit work. Alongside carrying out this high-quality audit work, you will receive continuous support throughout your ACA or ACCA studies. What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role you will need experience working in an audit team within practice. Experience in all aspects of an audit and exposure in coaching junior members will allow you to be successful in this job. Ideally, you will be ACA/ ACCA part qualified or at a finalist level. The organisation is looking for an individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills as the role is client facing, as well as a good analytical and review skills with a strong attention to detail.What you'll get in returnIn return, you will be offered a competitive salary of up to £35,000 (depending on experience/qualifications), which includes a healthy holiday package and a strong study package. Additionally, an array of additional perks that value employee wellbeing including hybrid and flexible working, wellness programmes and recognition for outstanding performance to help maintain a healthy work-life balance will be offered.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk