Summary: Come and think independently with an organisation that's doing the same. We're determined to help shape a Vibrant Economy in the UK and beyond. It's why we empower our people to bring new ideas to the table and take the lead in driving them forward. It's invigorating. It's inspiring. It's creating opportunities every day for our clients, our business, and everyone here. We provide a wide range of audit and wider assurance services to pension schemes sponsored by private, public and international companies across various sectors. We audit over 630 pension schemes annually, ranging from the very largest in the UK with over £50bn of assets to those with less than £50m. Our people are committed to delivering best-in-class assurance services, that really adds value to the trustee governance of these schemes not just mundane minimum compliance. We respond to the challenges of our clients with high quality, value for money technical solutions every time. Our Pensions Audit team is a highly successful regional team, so you will work collaboratively and closely with your colleagues in London, Leicester, Milton Keynes and Reading. Job Description: What you'll be doing: You'll be interested in developing technically strong audit skills, expanding your experience to include working on a number of Pension Schemes sponsored by some of the largest employers in the Country. You'll be responsible for all aspects of the audit, including: planning your assignments; carrying out all audit fieldwork; and completion section of the audit file. You'll carry out work profitably and on a timely basis, in accordance with the firm's professional standards and to the satisfaction of our clients and audit managers. You'll work with the manager team to deliver efficient and effective audits and great client service to pension scheme trustees and administrators alike. You'll be an exceptional team player. You'll ensure work fulfils audit objectives and quality standards. Who we're looking for: You'll have a genuine interest in our clients. We want to provide a distinctive service and unlock potential for growth in dynamic organisations. You'll know that what you do matters. As an organisation we want to be known for how we do business, not simply what we do. So, we need people who know that every act matters from the simple things to the insights we bring to clients. You'll seize opportunities. We want to adapt quickly and wisely to changing conditions to optimise growth for both our clients and ourselves. You'll apply critical reasoning to bring clarity and insight. We do it by asking great questions, listening and drawing on our collective knowledge and experience to really help others grow. Education, experience and qualifications: You'll be training to become professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent), or be exam qualified but not yet fully qualified. You may already hold an AAT qualification. You'll be seeking on-the job experience of delivering audit work within a practice environment, and have some audit experience. Pensions audit experience is not essential, however an enthusiasm for gaining this experience is important. You'll be comfortable with working in teams with a high challenge / high support environment You'll be interested in developing a good working knowledge of FRS 102 You'll ideally, also be interested in developing a good working knowledge of compliance and regulation relevant to Pensions Audit Passionate about supporting, advising and helping businesses achieve their potential, you'll be someone who wants to make a difference and shape your career and a Vibrant Economy. You'll have strong technical skills and experience of providing clients with quality services. You should be commercially focused with the ability to deliver innovative solutions. You should be focused on self-development as well as having the desire to coach, mentor and develop your colleagues. You must also share our CLEARR values - Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility. Opening date: 09/10/19 Closing date: 09/11/19

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