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Rutherford Briant
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Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Audit Assistant
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £18,000 per annum |
Overview
Rutherford Briant are currently recruiting for a very exciting Audit Assistant role with a Top Twenty Accountancy firm based in Newcastle. The company are looking for somebody who can provide assistance to the further audit and accountancy team with a range of clients. Responsibilities To ensure that the assignment is undertaken in accordance with the pre-assignment instructions, and to carry out the more rigorous aspects of the assignment efficiently, thoroughly and in accordance with the firm’s procedures To ensure Assurance quality at all times. Assist with internal and external quality assurance, ensuring any actions are completed in line with the firms and professional standards To 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 To act as day-to-day point of contact for the client, and to practice the principles of excellent client service at all times To maintain an awareness of the firm’s specialist services and publications. Ensure added value to clients To provide adequate briefing, supervision and "on the job" training for trainee staff To review work completed by less experienced staff for adequacy and completeness, and to undertake job appraisal interviews To assist in student recruitment, training and marketing activities as required To summarise time spent on regular basis, and to perform the firm’s review and completion procedures before passing the files for manager review To develop and maintain an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading and courses, and to fulfil the Institute’s CPE requirements To maintain training records conscientiously and keep up to date with examination studies, where applicable 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 The successful candidate will: Be ACA/ACCA/AAT part qualified with preferred first time passes in all examinations Have previous experience in carrying out Assurance related tasks as requested by the Assurance Manager Proven experience in client handling Proven Assurance experience in producing high quality Assurances