Marks Sattin are currently working with one of the excellent Big 4 consultancies based in Leeds city centre who are looking for an External Audit Manager in Assurance.

We are currently seeking high performing individuals with the skills to deliver Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large corporate entities. The clients are often well known brands, covering most sectors, and many have broad international reach.

Their Assurance services use the latest technology and off shore delivery centres, to reduce the level of manual testing required by our teams in the UK, ensuring our people focus on the most valuable areas of client service. They have a diverse client base and work as a diverse team, welcoming people from a range of backgrounds. We are an inclusive organisation who celebrates difference.

Qualifications and skills:

- ACA or similarly qualified

- Have experience of management of the audit from planning to supervision and review of the process

- Experience of IFRS, UK GAAP (including FRS 101/102) and international standards on auditing.

Experience and Background:

-Being responsible for a portfolio of external audit clients - day to day management, client liaison and technical issues management.

-Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients of the firm, understanding opportunities to assist with their issues.

-Reporting directly to the Assurance Partner and Director and having a number of direct team members report to you.

-Responsibility for the coaching and development of the team members reporting directly into you taking responsibility for the career development of others.

-Assisting with managing the staffing of the job, the financial performance and ensuring that key deadlines are met.

-Business development activities such as building relationships with target clients or involvement in proposals.