Audit & Accounts Manager - Top 20
About the Role: Ambition is partnering with a leading Top 20 firm to hire a Audit & Accounts Manager for their Central London office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking and growing team, with the flexibility to shape the role around your strengths and interests.
About the Firm: Our client is part of a leading international network and has demonstrated strong growth in recent years. As a training firm, they ensure a continuous influx of talented trainees and provide robust support from their technical team.
About the Team: The team has been expanding year on year, driven by a mix of client wins through tendering and organic growth. This growth promises future opportunities for career progression.
Your Portfolio: You will manage a portfolio of audit and accounts clients worth approximately £800k-£1m (or less depending on experience), including SMEs and PE-backed businesses. Clients span various sectors, with particular strength in tech and construction. The established team offers flexibility, allowing you to focus on audit, accounts, or a balanced mix, tailored to your preferences.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a portfolio of PE-backed/OMB clients across various sectors, including Tech and Construction.
* Meet client needs and maximize portfolio fee income by delivering high-quality services.
* Efficiently manage resources and workflow.
* Handle client correspondence and build strong client relationships.
* Plan, control, and review client work to ensure efficient and effective job completion.
* Conduct pre-audit meetings with clients to discuss significant business events and areas requiring attention.
* Prepare time budgets for assignments, ensuring profitability.
* Ensure trainees receive a variety of jobs for broad training and experience.
* Conduct six-monthly appraisals and sign off training records for allocated staff.
* Complete staff review forms after each job, providing feedback and identifying areas for development.
* Identify opportunities for additional services to offer clients.
* Target new clients through networking, marketing, and referrals.
* Undertake ad-hoc project work, including compliance or value-added services.
Requirements:
* ACA ICAEW, ACCA qualified or equivalent.
* Recent exposure to both audit and accounts work in the UK.
* Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship provided).
* Practical experience with UK GAAP.
* Experience with IFRS is beneficial.
Flexible Working: Core hours of 10 AM to 2 PM and work from home two days a week.
Holiday Flexibility: Option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
Employee Recognition: Performance Bonus and other recognition initiatives.
Career Development: Succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential.
Employee Assistance Programme: Access a free confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counselling sessions and virtual doctors available for you and your family.
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