Job Description
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.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established, mid-tier organisation in the accountancy sector. With a reputation for delivering top-notch services, they prioritise building strong relationships with their clients.
Description
* Manage a portfolio of Clients with fees of c£500,000
* Manage large complicated audits
* Problem solving - e.g. provide solutions to partners
* Have an understanding of different risks to the firm rather than just audit risk
o Reputational
o Credit etc
* Help with collating data for any inspections/reviews or audit technical enquires.
* Check/chase up timesheet entries from people on your jobs - e.g. make sure they are coded properly.
* Ensuring teams are sticking to budgets and not charging too much time
* Acting as the first point of contact for the client on all areas
* Supporting other managers to help monitor and develop trainees
* Managing other areas of the firm on your clients, tax, payroll, PSA agreements, P11d's etc
* Responding to clients promptly
* Considering commercial opportunities for the firm, either internally or as generating new business leads and convert them into profitable engagements
* Participating in business development activities including proposals, presentations and networking.
* Be a "safe pair of hands" when client queries are received or deadlines approaching to ensure partners are confident you are in control
o BUT know when to ask for help from partner
o Be aware of what risks are attached to certain areas of advice
o Know when to say no to additional work
Profile
* 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 in a clear and commercial way
* Experience in both substantive and controls based audits, group reporting and cross border groups
* Expertise in delivery of the primary accounting frameworks (UK GAAP, FRS 101, FRS 102 and IFRS)
Job Offer
* A competitive salary in the range of £65,000 - £70,000.
* Generous holiday allowance.
* Hybrid working options, promoting work-life balance.
* Private medical coverage.