Job Description
Job Title: Audit Manager
Location: Richmond upon Thames
Working Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (Fully Office-Based)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Our client is a well-established and growing small accountancy practice based in Richmond upon Thames, serving a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of industries. They pride themselves on offering a personalised and professional service, and are now seeking a proactive and experienced Audit Manager to join their dedicated team.
Please note that this role will be 5x days a week on site at their offices in Richmond upon Thames.
Role Overview
As Audit Manager, you will play a key role in reviewing and preparing accounts and managing corporate and personal tax compliance for a broad range of SME clients. You will act as a key point of contact for clients and help support junior staff in their professional development.
Audit Manager Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and review statutory financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP (FRS 102/105).
* Oversee corporation tax and personal tax compliance processes, including reviewing returns and offering advisory support where required.
* Manage and develop client relationships, delivering high levels of service and acting as a trusted advisor.
* Review work completed by junior team members and provide mentoring and support.
* Ensure work is completed to budget and time deadlines, and report directly to partners on progress and any issues.
* Keep up to date with technical and regulatory developments in accounting, audit, and tax.
Ideal Audit Manager Requirements
* ACA or ACCA qualified with post-qualification experience in audit and general practice.
* Recent experience in a UK-based accountancy practice (ideally in a small or mid-sized firm).
* Strong background in preparing accounts and managing both corporate and personal tax.
* Solid understanding of UK accounting and auditing standards and tax legislation.
* Confident, professional manner with strong communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently in an office-based environment.
* Experience with accounting software such as IRIS, Xero, QuickBooks, and Excel is highly desirable.
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