Levitate Recruitment is currently recruiting an Audit Manager for a Top 30 accountancy firm in Gatwick. The role will offer experienced audit professionals the opportunity to progress within an Audit department that services a range of clients including large international clients with group structures in both the UK and overseas. The firm is renowned for staff development and can offer driven individuals the opportunity to push on towards directorship and partner status in the future.
Role:
1. The client base will consist mainly of larger international clients
2. Be managing a client fee load of £350,000 – £500,000, consisting of mainly group or international clients
3. Manage, develop and ensure the smooth running of the audit team
4. Attend and lead planning and wrap-up meetings
5. Communicate audit issues to the client and audit partner as identified
6. Deal with technical enquiries from clients and other firm members
7. Assist clients with one-off assignments
8. Demonstrate initiative and judgement and identify cross-selling opportunities
9. Gain new work from existing and new clients where possible
10. Attend networking events to represent the Firm
11. Travel to and from client premises and our other offices from time to time
12. Be involved in the strategic plans affecting the team, office and service line
13. Manage the availability of staff within the team
14. Provide on-the-job training to staff where possible, as well as monitor the performance of staff
15. Assist partners with technical research and technical writing for client and marketing purposes
Requirements:
16. Be educated with 2 A-Levels in a maths-related subject and a minimum 2:1 degree is desirable
17. Have recent experience as an audit manager in a UK practice where you have worked closely with International clients with subsidiaries.
18. A strong and dynamic team player
19. A driven, self-starter
20. A good communication
21. Commercially aware
22. Skilled at technical research and writing skills