Audit Manager

Overview

As Audit Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of audit and accounts assignments and act as a key point of contact for clients. You will be responsible for planning and scheduling work, reviewing audit files and financial statements, and ensuring assignments are delivered to a high standard and on time. You will coach and appraise junior team members and present "finished product" audit and accounts files to partners.

While the role is primarily office-based, some travel to client sites (mainly South East and Greater London) will be required.

• Managing and scheduling audit and accounts assignments
• Acting as day-to-day client contact and building strong working relationships
• Reviewing work prepared by Seniors and Supervisors
• Taking ownership of high-quality audit files and statutory accounts
• Supporting completion of work to meet deadlines where required
• Coaching, mentoring and appraising junior staff
• Assessing audit risk and ensuring appropriate procedures are designed and executed
• Line management of a small group of Seniors, including biannual appraisals
• Providing regular performance feedback
• Managing budgets and delivering assignments to budget
• Driving efficiency, compliance and continuous improvement
• Assisting with ad hoc client and partner requests

• ACA or ACCA qualified with 3+ years  post-qualification experience
• Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102, Companies Act and ISAs
• Solid understanding of Corporation Tax legislation
• Extensive experience in audit planning, risk assessment and complex audits
• Experience with international groups and external group auditors preferred
• Confident reviewing and preparing consolidations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to manage multiple assignments independently
• Strong professional judgement and scepticism
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Sage, Xero or Quick Books
• Familiarity with audit and accounts software (or ability to adapt quickly)

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 26 days  holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office)
• Core hours system
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Monthly social events
• Eye test contribution
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Gym membership discounts