Audit Assistants, Cambridge

Job description

AutoReq ID

136133BR

Job Title

Audit Assistants, Cambridge

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Cambridge

Function

Audit

Service Line

Audit

Service Line Information

At KPMG, our vision is to be the clear choice on the future of Audit. In today’s complex and ever-changing business world, we recognise that we need to be one step ahead for our clients - rather than reacting to emerging trends we need to anticipate them by harnessing technology. Our people are integral to this, bringing their natural curiosity, diversity of ideas and perspectives to help deliver client excellence.

KPMG Overview

KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax & Pensions, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity and insight to our clients’ most critical challenges.

With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our vision is simple: to be the clear choice for our clients, for our people and for the communities we work in.

Job Description

The Role

KPMG is one of the leading Audit practices in the UK whose success and reputation depends upon the quality and integrity of our services - and our people. If you join our Audit team, you will benefit from a comprehensive training program in audit regulation and accounting and auditing standards.

Responsibilities

As a leading global professional services firm, we offer a stimulating, dynamic working environment. People have always been our business. We know that our success depends on your expertise, talent and skill. So we've built a reputation for working with people to invest heavily in their training and career development. If you can take charge of your career, meet the targets and broaden your expertise, we'll provide all the support and the opportunities to realise your full potential.

Your role will include:

Building an understanding of client businesses Working collaboratively, assisting with the delivery of client audit engagements e.g. documenting processes, testing controls. Ensuring all audit work and documentation is performed to the appropriate time line and quality Audit fieldwork, statutory reporting and project management.

- You will spend time studying for your professional qualification – the ACA Working collaboratively with others and therefore sharing best practices and knowledge within the allocated sector.
- Supervising, coaching and developing junior members of staff within teams.
- Visiting clients on-site, developing and building relationships and being a point of contact.
- Further develop relationships with and help utilize staff at KPMG’s offshore practice
We are interested in all aspects of your experience and your character. Our assessment will not be made on any single factor, but will take a rounded view based on these four key areas: academic results, work experience, skills and abilities, and career motivation.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

- You must be part qualified ACA, you will have completed the Certificate level of the ACA qualification
- You have passed your 6 Certificate level examinations to date and achieved a minimum of 60% average.
- You have passed these Certificate level examination within a maximum of 2 attempts
- You must possess a minimum of 6 months Audit work experience with a Big 4 firm
- You must be able to demonstrate experience of working in international teams
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Ability to work collaboratively in international teams and open to international travel should the needs of the business require this
- Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work Continuously learns from experiences.
- Seeks out feedback and development opportunities
- Gives clear directions, positive and constructive feedback.
- Coaches less experienced staff Works in a cooperative, respectful manner with colleagues, clients and the wider community
- Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates information Communicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clear Monitors and upholds high quality of service and products to clients (internal and external)

Opening Date: 18th July 2018
Closing Date: 15th August 2018
Salary Range: Competitive plus negotiable bonus and benefits

Our Deal

If the chance to work with interesting clients and innovative technology wasn’t rewarding enough, we’ll motivate you in other ways too. At KPMG you can expect real responsibilities and opportunities to grow professionally.

‘Our Deal’ sets out all the different ways you’ll be rewarded at KPMG. Among other things you can benefit from honest conversations about your career as well as a range of other rewards. In all these ways and more, we have created an environment that can bring out the best in you.

Flexible Working

While some of our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, we are supportive where possible of helping you to achieve a balance between your home and work demands.

We are happy to discuss individual requirements and our range of flexible working arrangements could be of interest. Furthermore, as part of the recruitment process, we can put you in touch with people who work flexibly so you can understand from them what our culture is like.

Applying with a Disability

KPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of the Business Disability Forum we're committed to ensuring that you are treated fairly throughout our Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require, with your recruitment contact.

KPMG's commitment to diversity

KPMG consistently features in the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for, which has been recognised with a special achievement award to mark our 10 years in the Top 25. We are proud of the value we place on individuality; we want you to bring your full self to work and truly maximise your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results for our clients. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective - that's the KPMG difference. But, don't take our word for it, find out more about diversity at KPMG.

Returning to work after a break

At KPMG, we appreciate that returning to work after an extended career break can be daunting. We understand that those with experience who have taken a career break have a wealth of experience and knowledge to offer our organisation, which helps us to achieve our business goals. We will support you to refresh your skills, develop your confidence and provide a supportive network across the firm to help you best integrate into the working environment. This role welcomes applications for individuals who have been out of work for 18 months or more and who have previous relevant experience.

Policy for Agencies

KPMG has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. Please check here to see our policy on agencies:Policy