Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager
McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a growing regional accountancy firm with 5 offices across London and the Thames Valley who are now looking for an Audit & Accounts Manager / Senior Manager, with a fast‑track route to partnership within 2 years. Working in their Berkshire offices near Bracknell and reporting to one of the Partners, you will be responsible for managing your own portfolio of OMBs/SMEs including sole traders, companies and partnership clients up to £75m turnover and supervising a team of qualified and junior staff.
Key Deliverables
* Reviewing complex accounts & financial statements prepared by junior staff for partner sign‑off
* Ensuring compliance with auditing standards around fixed assets & depreciation, stock, accrued/deferred income, accruals
* Managing complex audits, staff planning for audits, reviewing final audit files and conducting close‑out meetings with clients
* Planning special project assignments, ownership of agreed budgets and meeting client deadlines
* Setting objectives and completing appraisals for audit staff, supervising them at clients/on‑site and coaching
* Meeting audit clients to review company accounts (inc. group companies, partnerships and LLPs) and corporate tax liabilities
* Point of contact for clients and other third‑party stakeholders, with direct contact at CFO/MD level
* Ensuring all audit & accounts team work is carried out profitably and on a timely basis in accordance with the firm’s standards
* Business development activities, promoting other service lines within the firm and attending external business seminars/events as required
Qualifications
* Qualified ACA/ACCA Accountant, degree‑educated with comprehensive experience in audit & client accounting, and strong staff management skills
* Potential to become a future partner in 2‑3 years, with ambitious, entrepreneurial, strategic and highly‑driven character traits
* Up to date with IFRS & IAS
* Knowledge of IRIS and Sage Accounts a distinct advantage
Compensation & Benefits
* Salary up to £75,000 depending on qualifications and experience
* Company pension
* Healthcare
* 25 days holidays
* Other flexible benefits
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