About Our Client
Established in the late 1940s, our client is a prominent Top 50 accountancy firm, recognized as one of the UK's leading mid-tier businesses. They provide a wide range of financial and strategic business advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients.
We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join their dynamic and expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to advance their career within a forward-thinking and supportive firm. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home each week.
Why Join?
Our client is a progressive and people-focused organisation that provides a nurturing environment for growth and professional development. They are committed to helping team members achieve their personal and career goals through hands-on training, continuous development opportunities, and direct access to experienced partners and industry experts.
You will be challenged, supported, and given the resources to excel in your role while benefiting from a balanced work-life approach.
Role Overview
As Audit Manager, you will play a key role in managing the audit process for client assignments. This includes supervising and mentoring semi-senior and junior staff, leading audit teams, and reporting directly to partners and managers. You will manage a diverse portfolio of clients, including entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and some listed entities.
Additionally, there will be opportunities to participate in ad hoc specialist assignments, providing variety and further skill development.
Key Responsibilities
1. Managing a diverse portfolio of clients, including large UK groups, privately owned limited companies, LLPs, and listed entities.
2. Planning, executing, and completing audit work to a high standard (compliance and substantive testing, analytical reviews, etc.).
3. Supervising and mentoring semi-senior and junior staff, including training, delegating tasks, monitoring progress, and reviewing work.
4. Taking full responsibility for each audit assignment and ensuring timely completion with support from managers/partners.
5. Preparing and implementing high-quality work programmes.
6. Attending and contributing to external planning and completion audit meetings.
7. Addressing technical issues or escalating them for guidance when necessary.
8. Agreeing adjustments with clients and collaborating with the accounts team to update disclosure requirements.
9. Auditing tax computations.
10. Drafting management letters and reports.
11. Keeping senior management informed of progress and outcomes.
12. Delivering audit outputs within specified budgets and timelines.
13. Managing general office duties as required, including mentoring new team members.
Requirements
1. Qualifications: ACA or ACCA qualified.
2. Experience: Previous experience in a similar role with the ability to multitask effectively.
3. Knowledge: Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting standards, auditing standards, and company law. Basic knowledge of corporate tax to review draft tax computations.
4. Commitment: A desire to work in a 100% audit-focused role.
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