Audit Team Assistant

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Providing assistance and support to the Audit Managers and Trainees within a team (up to 80 staff members)

Responsibilities below are generalised and are no way exhaustive:

• Attending and minuting team meetings and supporting with actions:
• Supporting with the resource management process;
• Typing and amending documents with speed and accuracy;
• Drafting, amending and tracking client letters;
• Requesting and processing audit confirmations;
• Tracking and processing signed accounts, working with other Audit Team Assistants to ensure process is followed accurately and within a timely manner;
• Assisting with diary management and room bookings;
• Liaising with clients and other contacts to arrange external meetings;
• Drafting interim and final fee invoices;
• Coordinating with other Audit Team Assistants and admin staff to ensure the efficient running of the Audit Team;
• Supporting with monitoring of compliance with firm policies and procedures;
• Assisting with organisation of the team’s appraisal process;
• General adhoc administration tasks and support such as filing and scanning.

The Candidate

Work Based Competencies

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
• Knowledge of audit/accountancy helpful but not essential;

Behavioural Competencies

• Exceptional organisational and administrative skills;
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills are critical;
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy;
• Ability to work well under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines;
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work;
• Ability to use own initiative and be pro-active;
• Identify priorities and action them;
• Tact and discretion for dealing with confidential information;
• Strong team player