Summary
At CT the success of our business is founded on being able to recruit the best people, who share our values and are driven to make a positive impact. As a result, we are recognised as a market leader and a firm that creates real and lasting value for our clients. We provide you with opportunities to drive change and make a difference.
We are looking for a qualified accountant (CA or ACCA) to join our Audit Team at a Manager level. If you are an experienced Assistant Manager looking for a move, or already operate as a Manager but looking for a new challenge, this role represents an ideal next step in your career.
We recognize individual achievements through opportunities for development and advancement. Candidates should have UK based external audit experience of working with a diverse client portfolio, strong technical and communication skills. Attention to detail, technical strength, commercial awareness, good communication and PC skills are essential.
The Role
Our aim is to provide the advice and support that helps organisations thrive: a win-win for our clients, for us as people, and for wider society. If you share that drive, then we might be the place for you:
- Multi-sector client list including in fast-growing scale-ups, charities, large corporates, family-owned businesses, pension schemes, Registered Social Landlords and more, allowing you to gain broad or experience or specialize in a particular sector.
- A dedicated audit department allowing you to develop skills and expertise.
- A focus on utilizing the latest technology.
- Entrepreneurial and forward-looking culture with a focus on harnessing ideas and enthusiasm.
- A full-service firm working with colleagues in tax, business advisory, accounts, payroll and corporate finance.
Your profile
As a long-standing training firm, we put great value on learning and development and encourage our management team to work closely with our Audit associates and apprentices on their learning and career development. We are looking for someone with recent public practice experience as well as experience in managing your own portfolio of clients. Your skills/experience should include:
- Establishing close working relationship with clients.
- Detailed review of audit working papers prepared by the audit team.
- Coaching and mentoring of junior staff.
- Experience of clearing assignments straight to partner.
- Discussing audit and more general business issues with clients on each assignment and considering service solutions.
- Delegating effectively and monitoring progress.
- Identifying and resolving engagement related problems (deliverables, timing and fees).
- Management of fees and portfolio WIP.
- Experience of CCH Audit Automation preferred but not essential.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please follow the steps on our Personio portal to submit your CV and Cover Letter. If you’d prefer an informal chat in the first instance, please contact hr@ct.me.
About us
‘The joy of helping others succeed’
That’s our purpose as an organisation, and it applies to clients and colleagues alike. We focus on achieving potential, developing ourselves and delivering as best we can. We’re growing, and embrace opportunity and innovation – you will too, and enjoy building your skills and experience.
CT is a very forward-thinking professional services business, so we provide things like tax, audit and accountancy services but also cutting-edge data solutions, high-quality business advice and SaaS. We work across the whole range of people who need our services, so you’ll be coming up with new ideas for different audiences frequently.
LocationWe have offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. We work fully dynamically, meaning that our team are trusted to work where suits the situation best. There’s no mandatory time in the office, but you will need to come in regularly for meetings and events.
