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Assistant Manager, Further Education FundingWhile professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.The TeamKPMG has one of the leading Education Skills and Productivity practices in the UK working across all key service lines. Our teams work extensively in the Further and Higher Education sectors on a range of significant projects for Government, Regulators and education providers.We have exciting plans to further grow our Education Skills and Productivity business, but our success and reputation depends upon the quality and integrity of our services - and our people. We are now seeking an Assistant Manager to join our Enterprise Risk team, specialising in the assurance and review of Further Education funding.The RoleThe role will work almost exclusively on the review, audit and investigation of further education funding and data. We work with the Department for Education (previously the Education and Skills Funding Agency) and a range of College, University and independent training providers to assess their compliance with the DfE funding rules and requirements. You will therefore demonstrate extensive experience of the DfE/ESFA funding rules and requirements and the related IT tools and systems.We currently have an opportunity for an Assistant Manager to join our midlands business working with a wide variety of clients both within the midlands region and nationally.The ResponsibilitiesUndertaking work at clients premises and liaising with clients at the highest levelSupervising and coaching junior members of staff to help them realise their full potentialKeeping managers and partners up to date with the progress of your teamActing as a first choice point of contact throughout the year for your clients and managing project costs, raising fees and agreeing dates for cash collectionDrafting key documents and presenting to clientsKeeping up to date with KPMG's product and service offerings and identifying the sales opportunities that will help us grow our advisory work.To work as part of a team or run funding audits, reporting directly to the senior manager or partner.Actively engage in drafting assurance plans that meet the needs of the client.Involvement on a number of projects.Upholding KPMGs values by acting with integrityThe PersonWe expect that you will have:Proven experience and current working knowledge of DfE/ESFA Funding rules, the related IT systems and PDSAT routinesIdentify and pursues business opportunitiesTakes personal responsibility and accountability for your own workSustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at workContinuously learns from experiences. Seeks out feedback and development opportunitiesGives clear directions, positive and constructive feedback. Coaches less experienced staffWorks in a cooperative, respectful manner with colleagues, clients and the wider communityAnalyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates informationCommunicates with impact, in a way that is open, honest, consistent and clearBuilds the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge and experienceMonitors and upholds high quality of service and products to clients (internal and external).Qualifications Degree level qualified preferred Chartered accountant or equivalentAdditional InformationThe role can be based in anyone of our major offices in the UK (Manchester, London, Leeds, Edinburgh or Glasgow) and will include travel; candidates must have a willingness to travel frequently, both domestically and internationally on occasions, with the potential to be away from home for set periods of time. KPMG operates a hybrid approach to working, but presence on client sites and in our offices is important to us and our teams.