Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Audit Manager to join a growing accountancy practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of audit clients, overseeing audit assignments from planning through to completion, and leading and developing a team of audit staff. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build strong client relationships while contributing to the continued growth and success of the firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of audit clients across a variety of sectors.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee audit assignments from commencement through to completion.
- Review audit files, financial statements, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong professional relationships.
- Identify risks, key audit issues, and opportunities for improving client processes and controls.
- Prepare and review statutory accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop audit seniors, semi-seniors, and trainees.
- Monitor audit budgets, deadlines, and resource allocation to ensure assignments are delivered efficiently.
- Support partners and directors with business development activities and networking opportunities.
- Keep up to date with changes in audit regulations, accounting standards, and industry developments.
Requirements:
- ACA or ACCA qualified, (or equivalent) or working towards.
- Proven experience managing audits within an accountancy practice environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards.
- Experience managing and developing junior team members.
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Commercially aware with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
Next steps
If this sounds like a great opportunity and you can demonstrate a proven track record in initiating and delivering the above, with solid results, then please click Apply to upload your CV for consideration. Alternatively contact Charly Freeman on 0145481759 or charly@autographrecruitment.co.uk.
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