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The Audit Manager will manage a portfolio of clients in the Professional Services industry, providing exceptional service in Accounting & Finance. This role is based in Godalming and involves regular client interaction, strategic input, and high-quality audit execution.
Overview
Client Details: Our client is a well-established, mid-tier organisation in the accountancy sector with a reputation for delivering top-notch services and strong client relationships.
Responsibilities
* Manage a portfolio of Clients with fees of c£500,000
* Manage large, complicated audits
* Problem solving — provide solutions to partners
* Understand different risks to the firm beyond audit risk (e.g., reputational, credit)
* Assist with data collation for inspections/reviews or audit technical enquires
* Check/chase timesheet entries to ensure proper coding
* Ensure teams stick to budgets and do not bill excessive hours
* Act as the first point of contact for the client on all areas
* Support other managers to monitor and develop trainees
* Manage other areas of the firm on your clients, including tax, payroll, PSA agreements, P11Ds, etc.
* Respond to clients promptly and consider commercial opportunities for the firm
* Participate in business development activities (proposals, presentations, networking)
* Be a "safe pair of hands" when client queries are received or deadlines approach, and know when to ask for help from partners
* Be aware of risks attached to certain areas of advice and know when to say no to additional work
Qualifications and Experience
* Relevant Accounting Qualification such as ACA or ACCA or equivalent
* Experience managing both people and a portfolio within a mid-tier firm
* High level of familiarity with UK auditing and accounting standards
* Good understanding of corporate tax
* Experience in developing and implementing audit methodologies and quality control procedures
* Commercially aware and able to apply and communicate technical knowledge clearly
* Experience in both substantive and controls-based audits, group reporting, and cross-border groups
* Expertise in delivering primary accounting frameworks (UK GAAP, FRS 101, FRS 102 and IFRS)
Offer and Benefits
* A competitive salary in the range of £65,000 - £70,000
* Generous holiday allowance
* Hybrid working options
* Private medical coverage
Seniority and Employment Type
* Mid-Senior level
* Full-time
Job Function and Industries
* Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Accounting
Note: This description reflects the role as advertised and does not include extraneous location postings or unrelated job listings.
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