Audit Manager
Salary: £50,000-£60,000 Depending on experience
Career Stage: Experienced Professional
Location: Belfast
Contract Type: Permanent
Job description
Essential Criteria
* Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA / ACCA)
* Strong background working within an accountancy practice
* Proven experience managing statutory audit assignments as an Audit Manager or strong Senior ready for promotion
* Experience leading audit engagements from planning through to completion and sign-off
* Demonstrable experience reviewing statutory financial statements, including complex disclosure requirements
* Experience planning audit assignments, performing and reviewing risk assessments, and setting audit strategies
* Proven ability to manage, coach and develop audit teams, including reviewing work, providing constructive feedback, and supporting progression
* Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budgets
* Strong working knowledge of FRS 102 (including disclosure requirements), applicable company law, and International Standards on Auditing (UK)
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence dealing with senior client stakeholders
* Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel
* Eligible to work in the UK without restriction
* Willingness to work at both firm and client premises
* Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for client travel as required
Desirable Criteria
* Experience reviewing audit-exempt company accounts, partnership accounts, and sole trader accounts
* Experience overseeing the preparation of financial statements using accounts production software
* Experience planning, managing, and reviewing group audits
* Use of data analytics to enhance audit quality and efficiency
* Experience auditing charities and knowledge of the Charities SORP
* Working knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Regulations
* Experience reviewing corporation tax computations and returns
* Experience reviewing self-assessment tax returns
Responsibilities Include
* Taking full responsibility for audit engagements, acting as the primary point of contact for clients
* Leading, managing, and developing audit teams, including allocation of work, supervision, coaching, and performance feedback
* Planning audit assignments, setting audit strategies, budgets, and timelines in conjunction with partners
* Reviewing audit files and ensuring completion in line with the firm's methodology, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
* Reviewing statutory financial statements and ensuring all disclosure requirements are met
* Managing client relationships, addressing queries, and ensuring a high level of client service
* Identifying and escalating technical issues, risks, and opportunities to partners as appropriate
* Keeping up to date with changes in auditing, accounting, and regulatory standards and sharing knowledge with the wider team
* Supporting partners with practice development, workflow planning, and ad hoc firm initiatives as required
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