Audit Manager
£60,000 – £70,000 depending upon experience
Haslemere
Full Time, Permanent
Ref: 556428
We have an excellent Audit Manager opportunity for a talented, qualified audit professional to join a well-established, independent accountancy practice. Along with a competitive salary, this firm will offer the successful candidate a good benefits package, a work/life balance and hybrid working.
Benefits include life assurance, 25 days annual leave (rising to up to 30 days after five years’ service), extensive learning & development opportunities, employer contributory pension scheme, flexible working, and a lead incentive scheme.
Reporting to directors and partners, as Audit Manager your responsibilities will include:
* Managing a mixed portfolio of commercial and not-for-profit clients ranging in sector and size
* Ensure assignments are completed on time in accordance with the firm’s procedures and quality expectations
* Brief and oversee staff on assignments, providing on the job training as required, liaising with senior client staff to ensure the assignment is completed as per the agreed terms
* Identify and resolve key audit matters and contentious items, in consultation with the client, Director/Partner and technical team as appropriate
* Attend and present at client audit committee and board meeting
* Assist directors and partners with business development opportunities including participation in tendering process
* Accounts preparation on occasion, if desired
* Willingness to be hands on to ensure assignments are completed on time
Please do apply for this role if you have the following:
* ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent) with extensive experience gained within a UK practice environment
* Proven experience producing high quality audits and client handling
* Strong IT skills – experience of Mercia audit methodology and Myworkpapers a bonus
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills