1. Top 60 accountancy practice
2. Audit Manager role
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established, mid-tier organisation in the accountancy sector. With a reputation for delivering top-notch services, they prioritise building strong relationships with their clients.
Job Description
3. Manage a portfolio of Clients with fees of c£500,000
4. Manage large complicated audits
5. Problem solving - e.g. provide solutions to partners
6. Have an understanding of different risks to the firm rather than just audit riskReputationalCredit etc
7. Help with collating data for any inspections/reviews or audit technical enquires.
8. Check/chase up timesheet entries from people on your jobs - e.g. make sure they are coded properly.
9. Ensuring teams are sticking to budgets and not charging too much time
10. Acting as the first point of contact for the client on all areas
11. Supporting other managers to help monitor and develop trainees
12. Managing other areas of the firm on your clients, tax, payroll, PSA agreements, P11d's etc
13. Responding to clients promptly
14. Considering commercial opportunities for the firm, either internally or as generating new business leads and convert them into profitable engagements
15. Participating in business development activities including proposals, presentations and networking.
16. Be a "safe pair of hands" when client queries are received or deadlines approaching to ensure partners are confident you are in controlBUT know when to ask for help from partnerBe aware of what risks are attached to certain areas of adviceKnow when to say no to additional work
The Successful Applicant
17. Relevant Accounting Qualification such as ACA or ACCA or equivalent.
18. Experience managing both people and a portfolio within a mid-tier firm
19. High level of familiarity with UK auditing and accounting standards
20. Good understanding of corporate tax
21. Experience in developing and implementing audit methodologies and quality control procedures
22. Commercially aware and able to apply and communicate technical knowledge in a clear and commercial way
23. Experience in both substantive and controls based audits, group reporting and cross border groups
24. Expertise in delivery of the primary accounting frameworks (UK GAAP, FRS 101, FRS 102 and IFRS)
What's on Offer
25. A competitive salary in the range of £65,000 - £70,000.
26. Generous holiday allowance.
27. Hybrid working options, promoting work-life balance.
28. Private medical coverage.