Assurance Manager

We are looking for an Assurance Manager to join our audit and assurance team at our London location.

What does this role involve?

Joining us as Assurance Manager, you will support your line manager in providing high-quality business advice and assurance services.

Team management

As part of the management team, you will oversee and develop team members by setting objectives and conducting performance reviews.

Teamwork

You will work with other members of your service line to scope client requirements and ensure that assignments are carried out in a timely manner and within specified budgets.

Acting as the primary contact for clients, you will manage a full portfolio, using your knowledge and skills to add value to their service. You will be responsible for the overall quality of individual assignments and delivery of a complete product with due regard to budget. This will require completion of audit planning, fieldwork, and collaboration with your team.

Skills and experience

We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and capabilities to apply, although it's essential that your values and experience align with this role's key responsibilities. To be successful you will:

• have good communication skills, enabling you to work effectively and collaboratively in a team
• have interpersonal and people management skills
• have project management skills and familiarity with accounting software
• be ACA or ACCA qualified or with a minimum of five years experience

Join Duncan & Toplis

From flexible working arrangements and time-matched volunteer hours to online fitness classes and mental health support, at Duncan & Toplis we're committed to helping our people maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

We help our team to develop their talents and encourage ambitious individuals to progress their careers and expand their professional and personal capability with fully supported training and CPD.

Our values of trust, partnership, and inclusivity are at the forefront of everything we do.

Full support and 18 weeks full pay for maternity and adoption leave, inclusive of statutory maternity/adoption pay to all eligible team members and two weeks full pay for paternity leave.

Fully supported training and CPD

Continuous learning support to help develop skills and long-term goals through mentoring, coaching, technical and soft skill training both internally and externally.

Death in service

Insured benefit available to all team members up to the age of 65, four times annual salary. Conditions apply.

Discounted wills and power of attorney

50% discount for team members and their partners, 25% discount for children and parents of team members.

Enhanced holidays

Minimum of 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasingto 27 days on five years of service or for Managers. 32 days plus bank holidays for Director.

Subsidised private medical insurance

Non-subsided purchase through a Group Company scheme.

Flexible annual leave

Buying or selling of annual leave up to five days. Conditions apply.

Talent referral bonus

For eligible team members, bonus payments up to £1,000 on successful candidate referrals.

Employer matched contribution that increases based on years of service or team member grade.

Half day paid leave matched with half day annual leave for voluntary and other charitable activities.

Employee assistance programme for 24/7 confidential support from trained counsellors and access to trained mental health advisers.

Team milestone award

Additional benefits, experience vouchers and gifts given to celebrate milestone awards at five, 10, 15 and 25 years.

Online fitness classes

Online fitness programmes with a variety of workouts, including yoga, pilates, strength training and cardio.

Permanent health insurance

Permanent health insurance is available to all eligible team members who have one years continuous service at April each year. Conditions apply.

Agile working - hybrid/flexible

The ability to flex working hours and working location between office and home.

Enhanced sickness entitlement

Four weeks full pay followed by four weeks half pay.

Study leave

Fully supported qualifications including study leave.

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Salary sacrifice scheme to lease an electric vehicle, smart charger, EV energy tariff and free miles in one hassle-free package.

Management and leadership academy

Management development programmes are provided at all levels, from taking the first step into management right through to our six-month leadership academy.

Healthcare workplace app Fully supported qualifications Cycle to work scheme

Save money on tax and national insurance by purchasing a bike through this scheme and paying for it over a 12 month period.