Audit Manager

Audit Manager

Salary: £50,000-£60,000 Depending on experience

Career Stage: Experienced Professional

Location: Belfast

Contract Type: Permanent

• 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

• 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

• 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