Audit Technical Assistant Manager

Overview of Firm PKF Littlejohn is one of the leading challenger firms in the UK with offices in London, Leeds and Manchester. We are also an active member of PKF Global, an international network of legally independent accounting firms that gives us an on the ground presence in 150 countries around the world with access to more than 20,000 people across 440 offices globally.

PKF Littlejohn is one of the leading challenger firms in the UK with offices in London, Leeds and Manchester. We are also an active member of PKF Global, an international network of legally independent accounting firms that gives us an on the ground presence in 150 countries around the world with access to more than 20,000 people across 440 offices globally.

We provide a full range of audit, accountancy, tax and advisory services, and are experts at simplifying complexity. We are particularly well-known for working with complex clients with challenging issues in fast-moving and highly technical areas, such as the insurance industry, the global capital markets and the not for profit sector. Our aim is to understand people, the organisations they run, and what matters to them, so we can simplify complexity and help them achieve their ambitions.

We are good at getting things done and our Infrastructure team applies this mentality to ensure we have the right tools, technology, strategies and services in place to deliver exceptional client service and future-proof our growing business.

We’re looking for forward-thinking people to come on board and join us within Technical & Compliance, Finance, IT, Training, Human Resources, Business Development/Marketing, Legal, and Administration.

These teams play a key role in the success of the firm as they shape the way we operate. By joining one of these teams, you’ll influence the future of PKF, while enjoying the support, training and opportunities you need to succeed both personally and professionally.

One of the key responsibilities of the Technical Department is to ensure the Firm’s business is conducted in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, codes, and standards issued by the regulators and standard setters. The Technical Department provides a key resource to help the Firm meet these requirements.

As an Audit Technical Assistant Manager / Manager, you will play a key role in supporting partners and staff in tackling complex audit and UK legislation matters. You will apply your technical expertise in supporting the needs of the Firm, the main part of your role involving performing technical reviews, answering queries, updating the Firm’s audit methodology and issuing technical guidance and training on emerging issues.

You must be a strong team player able to work effectively within the Department and across the Firm. This role will give you exposure to partners and staff within the Firm. You must also have the ability to liaise with and win their confidence as well as those from external parties including but not limited to members from the Firm’s network.

• Reviewing the audit reports of public interest entities and other entities in scope of the Firm’s technical review requirements to confirm compliance with auditing standards, company legislation and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Reviewing the proposed modified audit reports of the Firm’s audited entities prior to issuance.
• Researching, drafting, and responding to technical queries covering audit related matters, including the Firm’s electronic working paper system.
• Providing technical support and advice on audit matters, including the Firm’s electronic working paper system, to the Firm’s…