Audit Training Assistant Manager (0592)

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.

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Corporate & Capital Markets

We are the largest auditor of AIM listed companies and the fifth largest of all LSE companies with over 140 on either the Main Market or AIM. In the last five years, we have grown significantly in the listed audit market by focussing on delivering consistent quality and making all our clients feel valued.

The team also work with a number of large, multinational private businesses across many sectors with varying regulatory and reporting requirements, and we have specialist knowledge of a range of industries – from natural resource companies, tech companies, professional practices and retailers.

You could be involved in the audit of any organisation from a listed company to working with owner-managed businesses. With every audit, you'll gain a deeper insight into each stage of the process, and a broader view of the businesses we work for. As your experience grows, so will your opportunities.

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The Audit Training Assistant Manager is part of the firm's Audit Quality and Oversight Team, and will play a key role in delivering core training programmes that support the development of audit trainees from graduate entry through to professional qualification.

As an Audit Training Assistant Manager, you support in the design, development and delivery of engaging technical training. You must be a strong team player, able to work effectively within the Department and across the Firm, with a passion for audit and accounting and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Audit training and guidance

• Develop effective training materials aligned with firm methodology, UK auditing and accounting standards, corporate reporting requirements, and relevant legislation, tailoring content to different levels of experience and learning needs.
• Deliver high-quality, engaging technical training in audit, accounting, corporate reporting, and related topics to trainees and staff at varying stages of their careers.
• Contribute to the development of learning pathways that support progression from graduate to professional qualification.

Monitoring and research

• Undertake research to stay abreast of developments in auditing, accounting, corporate reporting, and relevant regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of firm methodology, ensuring training materials are reviewed and updated promptly to reflect changes and developments.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback and stakeholder engagement, implementing enhancements where appropriate.

Miscellaneous

• Manage the coordination and administration of training, including scheduling, booking facilitators, logistics and post-course evaluation.
• Build effective working relationships and communicate clearly with stakeholders across the Firm.
• Adapt to changing priorities, work requirements and delivery timescales; and
• Any other duties appropriate to the grade and the level of responsibility of the post.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent) with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical and working knowledge of UK audit, accounting, corporate reporting, and relevant legislation (e.g., ISAs (UK), IFRS, UK GAAP, FRC’s revised ethical standards and CA 2006).
• Previous experience of working in a dedicated technical training role or delivering training as an experienced Audit Assistant Manager – This role is ideally suited to an auditor with strong technical skills and a passion for training and development, looking to move into a dedicated training role.
• You must be a confident and effective presenter, capable of responding positively to challenge and questions while delivering consistent, high-quality content that meets the Firm's requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Inflo and other relevant applications, with strong Microsoft PowerPoint and Word skills and the ability to create engaging training materials and clear technical documentation.
• Strong administrative, project management, organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team.
• The role is based in London with occasional travel to the Firm's other offices as required.

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