Leatherhead, Surrey £55,000 Butler Rose, public practice is delighted to be supporting our client that are now eager to appoint a skilled and experienced Audit Team Leader to complement their existing Audit team. Role Requirements Assisting and advising the audit team on the formulation of audit strategy and planning. Managing and controlling audit assignments from planning through to finalisation of reports in line with agreed timescales. Controlling time spent and monitoring actual time within budget. Acting as a point of contact for engagement leads and clients, ensuring both are kept fully informed of any issues arising and the progress of the audit. Ensure standards and procedures maintained by whole team and complete audit file presented with review points cleared. Draft the audit opinion summary for the Manager and Partner and any other reporting documents, including group reporting and audit committee papers. Leading and supervising an audit team, allocating work to team members and ensuring the team complete work to quality standards and in a timely manner. Providing on-the-job training to audit assistants and seniors. Considering the needs and skills of those under supervision, organising tasks and responsibilities. Reviewing the work of seniors and providing informal feedback throughout the fieldwork stage. Providing constructive feedback for the completion of team member performance appraisals. Building strong working relationships with the client, ensuring any problems or requests are dealt with promptly. Responding to the needs of clients and team members. Ensuring clients are billed according to agreed billing plans. Assisting with business development by working with audit colleagues and colleagues in other service lines. Identifying and capitalising on opportunities and prospects for new work. Assesses and produces high quality work in line with the Firms policy and processes, meeting relevant regulatory requirements. Personal Requirements - ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification. Experience of leading external audits from planning through to completion. Up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS. Experience of managing, training and coaching audit trainees. Experience of using audit software and Microsoft packages. Please apply now if you have the necessary experience to meet the above criteria and I will be in contact. This role is advertised by Melissa Mallison, Butler Rose (AGY) m.mallisonbutlerrose.com Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.