Pensions Audit Manager

RSM UK ,
Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Job Type: Full-time

Overview

We are currently looking to recruit a Pensions Audit Manager who will support our regional team of Pensions Audit Supervisors and Assistants. Based in our Manchester office, you will work alongside the Audit Partner coordinating our regional pensions group activities. Responsibilities include managing a portfolio of pension scheme clients ensuring both excellent client service and making a significant contribution towards the overall future development and success of the firm and our pensions group. Working as part of the National Pensions Team, the role will provide an opportunity to be involved in pitching for future work and working for a range of national partners around the firm. The role will also provide an opportunity to develop pension industry skills by being involved in our national projects such as cyber security and governance improvement. There will be flexibility to develop the role to take advantage of individual skill sets accordingly. On demonstration of the expected competencies in the role and with the continued growth in this sector there will be potential to progress to Senior Manager or Director. Overall job purpose With the continual growth of our National Pensions Team, we are looking to recruit an Audit Manager to support our regional team of Pensions Audit Supervisors and Assistants. Based in our Birmingham or Manchester office, the candidate will work alongside the Audit Partner coordinating our regional pensions group activities. Responsibilities To manage the assignment in accordance with the firm’s standard procedures and confirm arrangements with the client, including likely costs and billing arrangements Assist with internal and external quality assurance, ensuring any actions are completed in line with the firms and professional standards and quality To brief staff on the client’s business and the pre-assignment instructions, to supervise and control the completion of work, and to undertake ‘on the job’ training and appraisals where necessary To ensure that the job is completed within budget, and to discuss all materials points arising with the assignment partner and client immediately, particularly in relation to any anticipated overruns To liaise with the client throughout the year and to practise the principles of excellent client service at all times To ensure that appropriate liaison takes place with all other departments, and that all potential client needs are identified and serviced accordingly To develop a detailed knowledge of the firm’s specialist services and to undertake special work in response to client needs where appropriate To perform the firm’s review and completion procedures, to attend the final meeting with the client, and to ensure that the client subsequently receives the final accounts and commercial management letter on a timely basis To ensure the profitable recoverability of work in progress, and to bill clients on a timely basis To maintain an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil the Institute’s CPD requirements To research and prepare proposals for new work, and to take part in formal presentations to prospective clients To take an active involvement in prospective client seminars, and to effectively follow up contact made Attend staff meetings and training as required Maintain an awareness and observation of Health and Safety issues within the firm, and report any concerns to the Health and Safety Representative 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 requested by the line manager or Head of Department

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