• manages a client portfolio and builds and maintains good working relationships with all colleagues and clients
• assists the audit manager and partner in establishing audit objectives and overall scope
• co-ordinates all aspects of audit planning including scheduling and attending client meetings, internal review requirements and production of planning documents
• ensures key matters which arise during the audit which were not identified at the planning stage are properly assessed
• co-ordinates and oversees all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion
• reviews the work of in-charge accountants including key audit areas and also of office specialists (tax, risk)
• addresses high level technical and audit issues ensuring the audit team can concentrate on core audit issues
• highlights all key issues which may affect the audit opinion to audit manager or partner
• ensures that audit work papers have been properly reviewed and that audit files are completed in a timely manner and are properly filed and maintained
• determines that all audit reports reflect the work performed and meet set reporting and auditing standards
• maintains up to date understanding of clients' business
• addresses concerns regarding an audit assignment with audit partner
• adheres to the firm’s risk management policies and procedures, including being familiar with and consulting the audit manual and advising junior staff on application of procedures