My client is a Top 20 Accountancy firm and they are looking for an Audit and Accounts Manager or Assistant Manager to join their team in Christchurch. This is a client facing role with the opportunity to establish strong relationships across their extensive portfolio of audit clients in the SME sector and comes with excellent prospects for career development. Responsibilities : • Either assist with or have responsibility for managing and reviewing audits • Training and mentoring of junior staff • Complete or work as part of a team to complete complex areas of audit files • Complete or work as part of a team to deal with non-routine accounting transactions within audits • Prepare audit files for RI review • Show keen interest in whole firm • Improve systems and efficiencies Requirements: • ACA or ACCA qualified • Minimum of 2 years PQE at Senior level • Previous Audit experience in practice • Advanced level of technical knowledge in auditing and accounting standards • Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective client relationships • Collaborative team player • Pro-active, shows initiative, exercise judgement and take ownership of tasks from start to finish • Strong organisation skills and attention to detail • Ambitious Full benefits available for the Audit Manager / Assistant Manager: • pension scheme • group life assurance 4 x salary • opportunity to purchase additional holiday days • hybrid working between office and home • quarterly functions and events • access to our employee benefits portal – cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases • employee Assistance Programme Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful