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Audit Director (Public Sector) - TOP10

McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a Top10 Accountancy Firm who are looking to strengthen their Public Sector Audit function and recruit Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIPFA Senior Managers & Directors for their London offices. You will have ownership of specific Audit assignments within the Health & Local Government sectors, take a lead in the management and development of client relationships and actively manage the firms risks. Key duties include:

• Leading fieldwork on public sector client sites providing a hands-on compliance and advisory role
• Preparing client project documents and taking the lead role in co-ordinating Audit work streams
• Providing additional support to local government clients in delivering their projects, including project planning and management of the procurement admin processes.
• Managing the Audit planning process of major public sector clients, ensuring consideration for audit risk issues and accounting technical matters.
• Producing commercial management reports and drafting sections of the report to management
• Discussing any technical and audit issues with clients identified during the course of audits
• Delivering expertise across primary accounting frameworks (UK GAAP or IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters
• Ensuring all Audits are in compliance with auditing standards and internal procedures
• Developing Audit Managers and Seniors in the team by on the job training and helping with their work
• Understanding the budget allocated for the jobs, ensuring time is allocated appropriately
• Monitoring WIP for public sector clients on a regular basis and minimising write-offs
• Assisting with negotiating and raising fees where appropriate.
• Contributing to the development of the firms Local Government Advisory team methodology and market knowledge through involvement in technical and/or sector-based taskforces.

To be considered for the roles you should ideally be degree-educated and qualified ACA/ACCA/CIPFA with at least 5 years Audit expertise. Knowledge of the public sector / not-for-profit sector is key, ideally in one or more areas of either local government, health and/or education. Accomplished at report writing, you should be capable of developing outline business cases, baseline reviews and the implementation and delivery of Audit plans. Experience in providing financial & accounting advice to local authorities (eg improvements to financial management and financial resilience, “fit for purpose” and governance reviews) is an advantage, as is expertise around health checks for authorities planning ADMs.

On offer is a salary up to £80,000 at Director grade, £65,000 at Senior Manager and £55,000 for Managers there may be some flexibility) with benefits to include company pension, healthcare and 25 days holidays. To apply for the positions or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates on 0845 862 6202 or via email at admin@mcginnisloy.com

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