EY Assurance - Audit PPD Manager London 

United Kingdom, England, London 

194234757

Key responsibilities

• Responding to questions from individual audit teams on the application of the firm’s auditing methodology and risk management policies
• First level review of formal PPD consultations on significant auditing issues (such as accounts prepared on a basis other than going concern, financial statements prepared on different GAAP/GAAS basis, resignation letters)
• Review of acceptance and continuance of clients and engagements
• Making updates to financial service specific enablers and templates to reflect changes in methodology or regulatory guidance
• Other audit quality/ risk management projects which may arise on an ad hoc basis, such as implementing new policies or assisting in team organisation.
• Review of audit files to check compliance with EY Global Audit Methodology

Skills and Experience

• Chartered accountant (or equivalent)
• Excellent communication skills
• A reasonable knowledge of current assurance quality and risk management issues and understanding of recent accounting developments
• Experience of managing and delivering Assurance engagements, preferably in an FS environment
• Strong organisational and project management skills, including the ability to plan ahead and manage your time

To qualify for the role you must have

• An accounting qualification coupled with membership of a recognised institute
• A good knowledge of IFRS and UK Auditing standards (ISA (UK))
• Experience in a similar role or recent experience of auditing UK listed companies/other major entities
• Good organisational, project management and time management skills with a strong focus on delivering results including an ability to plan ahead and anticipate problems

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in an FS environment or within a Big 4 professional services firm

A highly motivated individual who takes ownership of the role and makes a positive contribution to managing the firm’s risk.

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you