Platinum Recruitment

Personal Assistant to Managing Director £38,000 - £40,000 Birtle - BL9 An entrepreneur in Birtle is looking for a PA to be his right-hand person in business. An unbelievable opportunity to be at the forefront of all business matters, support the founder in all decision making, process changes and executive support. A successful but humble CEO, down to earth, calm under pressure but has high expectations, sometimes his day runs a million miles an hour and he can expect things done imminently. So this needs a mature, experienced PA who has direct experience supporting a senior leader. Someone who knows their stuff, been there, done it, worn the t-shirt and is going to bring fresh ideas. The Founder is an entrepreneur, so he loves new ideas. He's open minded, loves positive change and growth, but he also needs reining in sometimes, so this needs an individual comfortable with upward management and challenging the status quo. You'll work in the office every day with the Founder, a beautifully converted barn in the countryside with lambs to boost your serotonin levels - probably the most scenic office I've ever seen. You'll have your lunch paid for every day, flexible start & finish times, free parking and private medical. On a Monday you'll be in the Altham office for the morning board meeting - so commute to this office every Monday is paramount, expenses are paid for! One thing that stands out with this MD is how much he cares, appreciates and looks after his staff. It's so refreshing to see, and you'll get a taste of this in interview! So PAs in the area, let's secure you an interview for this one in a million opportunity.

Audit Senior Salary Range: £40,000 - £45,000 Location: Manchester Area Permanent Position Role Overview This role involves overseeing the day-to-day delivery of audit assignments, ensuring each engagement is completed to a high standard and in line with agreed timelines. The position includes managing key aspects of the audit process, maintaining regular communication with clients both on-site and in the office, and ensuring deadlines and quality expectations are consistently met. Key Responsibilities: Apply strong knowledge of ISA, FRS 102 and IFRS, escalating complex technical matters where needed. Act as the main client contact during audit fieldwork, resolving queries and maintaining strong professional relationships. Prepare high-quality audit files in line with ISA, ensuring accuracy, completeness and clear documentation for review. Plan, lead and deliver audit engagements, ensuring effective team coordination and timely completion. Review work completed by junior team members, providing constructive feedback and supporting their development. Assist in drafting completion documents and financial statements for managerial review. Contribute to audit close-down meetings, sharing insights on findings and process improvements. Support senior team members in mentoring and developing trainees through coaching and progress catch-ups. Maintain at least 40 hours of CPD annually to stay up to date with professional standards. Work with the Assistant Manager to manage assignments efficiently, meeting deadlines and budget expectations. Assist with client onboarding and offboarding, ensuring compliance with requirements. Manage multiple engagements simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail. Understand the firm's wider service offering and identify opportunities to introduce additional services to clients. Skills & Experience Required: ACA or ACCA qualified, or part-qualified with substantial progress toward qualification, supported by a minimum of 3 years' audit experience Recent background in a professional practice environment, with exposure to a variety of audit engagements Proven ability to build and sustain strong client relationships through effective communication and service delivery A proactive mindset with a solutions-focused approach to client needs and technical challenges Capable of working autonomously while also contributing effectively within a collaborative team setting Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a track record of meeting tight deadlines across multiple assignments Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in engaging with clients and colleagues at all levels Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality, accurate work Adaptable and open to change, with a willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges