External Audit - Assistant Manager, National Markets London Competitive salary & extensive benefits At KPMG in the UK, we continue to transform audit to help unlock value for our clients. We're leading the debate on the future shape of corporate reporting through our Restoring Trust initiative. And we're raising the bar for audit quality. How? By leveraging our advanced technology and data analytics to interpret ever-greater quantities of information. By drawing on the natural curiosity and inquisitive minds of our highly-skilled people to provide deeper and more robust client insights. But technology is meaningless without the talent to drive it. So we're investing in our extraordinary people like never before. We're giving them challenges that will fuel their ambitions, digital tools to further enhance the quality of their work and the scope they need to innovate - to help us redefine how audit is delivered. What you'll be doing As external auditors, our job is fundamentally to underpin trust. We play a key role in providing the confidence that business and society needs, whether that's supporting investment decisions in the capital markets, providing clarity over the governance of public sector expenditure or facilitating the development of small to large enterprises. Audit and assurance are essential to the effective allocation of capital around the globe - capital that powers growth, the creation of jobs, prosperity and innovation. In that sense, our work touches almost everybody and we now have opportunities for qualified professionals nationwide to work on clients across diverse industry sectors. What we're looking for Excellent project management techniques including decision-making ability, analytical skills, time management, prioritisation, organisation and evaluative skills Exceptional communication skills; both written and verbal Digital / IT capability Monitors and upholds high quality of service and products to clients (internal and external) Fully qualified ACA/ACCA or international equivalent Return to Audit Programme Do you have any friends, or family, who might be interested in the KPMGUK Return to Audit Programme? If you have someone in mind, simply share this link for them to discover more about this opportunity here: http://bit.ly/return_to_audit. 'Return to Audit' programme is an initiative designed to attract qualified accounting professionals back into the Audit practice after a period away, either in industry or on a career break. For more information and to register for this programme visit our website. Why join us Innovation. Our technologies are already changing the game. KPMG Clara, our new data-enabled platform, has already allowed us to analyse 111 billion lines of data, supporting teams across KPMG's global network to work in smarter ways and to use data more effectively. Our investment in innovative audit technology is improving our ability to challenge assumptions and through advanced data and analytics, we're significantly enhancing audit quality and accuracy. Support from day one. We expect a lot from you, but you can expect as much in return. From Intelligent Working and Employee Networks to great rewards and benefits, Our Deal sets out all the ways you'll be recognised for your efforts. We'll have regular, honest conversations about your career. We'll also encourage you to develop through secondments. Last year, more than 300 colleagues in Audit took the opportunity to undertake an international secondment. Diverse perspectives. Diverse challenges demand wide-reaching perspectives. That's one of the reasons why we're so passionate about attracting, developing and retaining the best talent from all backgrounds. We're proud of the value we place on individuality and we'll empower you to bring your full self to work; to help maximise your true potential. What we're part of KPMG in the UK is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax, Consulting and Deal Advisory services. Through the talent of over 14,000 colleagues, we bring our imagination and insight to our clients' most critical issues. What to do next Live our values and embrace our quality-first culture, and we'll give you what you need to take your career from success to success. Start your journey by clicking ' Apply ' today.