Technical and Training Manager

The role

This role will support the delivery of high-quality training at all levels, from trainee to partner. Overall, we can offer a varied and challenging workload and the potential for progression for the right candidate. We require someone who can contribute immediately across technical and training fundamentals, with the potential to take ownership of defined areas as their skills develop.

Key responsibilities of the Technical and Training Manager will include:

• Support the audit and accounts technical query helpdesk, providing advice to client teams across UK GAAP, IFRS and audit;
• Support the coordination and delivery of Director/RI drop-in sessions, including preparing technical updates and liaising with contributors;
• Support the planning and delivery of national events such as the audit conference, including coordinating technical content and working with key stakeholders;
• Liaise with the Learning and Development team to monitor completion of CPD for qualified members of audit and accounts staff;
• Work with the Learning and Development team, CPD providers and internal stakeholders to plan, coordinate and deliver the audit and accounts CPD programme (including specialism training), ensuring sessions meet identified learning needs;
• Deliver training material and technical guidance where required (face to face and online);
• Prepare and oversee the development of audit and financial reporting technical training material for both trainee development and CPD programmes;
• Write and develop technical training content for qualified audit and accounts staff, ensuring materials are clear, consistent and aligned to firm methodology;
• Support the preparation and delivery of internal technical communications, including audit and accounting updates and other firmwide communications.

Knowledge base - essential

• Knowledge of and experience of UK GAAP and IFRS;
• Auditing standards and other related guidance;
• The FRC Ethical Standard;
• Companies Act 2006;
• Excellent IT skills in particular Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
• Familiar with accounts and audit software and methodologies.

Knowledge base - desirable

• Listed company reporting requirements;
• Knowledge of LLPs, Charities and Pension schemes;
• Experience of developing and / or delivering training materials.

You

• Chartered professional or equivalent;
• Strong knowledge of relevant technical concepts, practices and precedents;
• Strong practical experience within a professional services environment to fully competent level;
• Good understanding of technical and legislative requirements and industry best practice;
• Keen interest in the use of technology in audit;
• Experience of planning and organising workload to meet objectives;
• Ability to interpret complex requirements;
• Ability to develop new approaches and support continuous improvement;
• Able to influence others and support change.

Typical Competencies

• Creates an environment where people are motivated to contribute to the Firm's objectives;
• Understands and applies effective and efficient processes, with a focus on continuous improvement;
• Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders;
• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and deliver outcomes.

The organisation

Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855 by Joseph John Saffery, it is currently the 15th largest accountancy firm by UK fee income. Saffery is a proud member of Nexia, a leading, global network of independent accounting and consulting firms.