Job Description
TPF Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a fantastic independent accountancy practice based in Maidstone who are looking for an Audit & Accounts Manager to join their ever expanding team. This is a great opportunity to hone your skills as you progress in your career. Our client is a highly reputable firm of chartered accountants. The practice services clients who are wide-ranging in size, industry and sector, and you will therefore get exposure to a wide variety of client types and scope.
The split of audit and accounts work will approximately be 50-50 but will be catered around the candidates experience and aspirations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• The role will focus mainly on delivering accountancy and tax services with ad-hoc audit. • Support a varied portfolio of clients. • Lead audits from planning through to completion, liaising with the team and client where necessary. • Host and conduct pre-audit and post-audit meetings with clients. • Provide accountancy and taxation advice and support to clients as necessary. • Conduct client meetings for the presentation of final draft accounts. • Lead and manage a small team of qualified and part-qualified accountants. • Mentor the team -- reviewing their work and encouraging prompt and high-quality delivery and service. • Develop and expand the team’s skillset through development plans and training and support. • Contribute to the firm’s growth by retaining existing clients and building relationships with prospective clients.
Requirements
* ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience.
* Demonstrable practice experience within a senior or Manager audit and accounts position.
* Technically proficient in accounts, taxation and audit with excellent attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and advisory skills.
* Confident at managing and developing clients.
Benefits
* £50,000 - £65,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable.
* A highly competitive benefits package is also on offer.
* Parking
* Please apply for the vacancy or contact Tristan Finch for a confidential conversation.
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