Audit Manager
£58,000 – £65,000
Reading
Full Time, Permanent
Ref: 684131
We are recruiting for an Audit Manager to join our client’s corporate audit team at its Reading office. This position is with a prestigious accountancy practice, a leading audit, tax and advisory firm that is currently enjoying a period of continued growth.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary with good benefits, have the opportunity to thrive within a progressive firm and enjoy a supportive working environment. The firm also offers a discretionary annual bonus, car allowance and operates an agile working model.
As Audit Manager your responsibilities will include:
* Carrying out audits from planning, fieldwork to completion, and manage on-site teams and allocate work
* Being main contact for the client on-site and following up on client queries subsequent to on-site work completion
* Assisting in the supervision and development of more junior staff, providing training where appropriate
* Work within agreed budget for the assignment, taking ownership of assignments
* Preparing statutory financial statements for clients
* Research any technical issues and provide potential solutions for partner/director review
* Complete work to deadlines and notifying the partner of potential problems
* Be mindful of business development opportunities
* Manage billing on assignments
* Undertake additional duties as the need arises
We welcome applications from candidates with the following skills, experience and attributes:
* Be an experienced auditor; qualified ACA, ACCA or recognised equivalent, with at least five years’ experience gained within practice
* Experience in working with complex companies and groups would be an advantage
* Ability to provide practical business advice for clients and refer to partner as necessary
* Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of business cycle controls and audit risks
* Experience of leading a team and mentoring and supporting team members
* Have excellent written and verbal communication skills