Audit and Accounts Manager
Day to Day of the Role:
* Manage and develop a client portfolio, ensuring a good relationship, understanding their needs, and overseeing work-in-progress against budgets and fees.
* Ensure assignments are complete before submission to Partners.
* Plan assignments to meet budgets and communicate with the team.
* Manage work allocation among team members.
* Conduct regular reviews to ensure compliance with standards.
* Interact with clients alongside the senior audit team, providing progress updates.
* Complete and submit timesheets promptly.
* Assist Partners with WIP analysis and apply up-to-date technical knowledge.
* Report to Partners, delegate tasks, coach, and manage the team, including performance reviews.
* Maintain regular client contact, providing ongoing updates.
* Assist in quoting for new work, including identifying specifications and time costs.
* Develop new systems and processes for efficient work throughput.
* Liaise with clients on all aspects of audit/accounts/tax and be the main point of contact for queries.
* Plan, supervise, and finalise jobs, identifying key issues.
* Prepare and finalise statutory accounts.
* Act as an ambassador for the firm, building contacts and developing new business opportunities.
* Attend external and internal meetings, plan staffing requirements, and work as a team with other managers.
* Coach and develop junior team members, providing constructive feedback.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Proficient in IT including Excel, audit and accounts packages (CCH Accounts Production, CCH Audit Automation), Outlook, CCH Practice Management.
* Committed to CPD in line with Institute.
* Maintain high professional standards of conduct and practice.
* Knowledgeable about the industry, markets, and core client base.
* Aware of financial targets and assists senior management in achieving these.
* Proven experience in Audit & Accounts within practice.
* Qualified or part-qualified may be considered depending on experience.
* A minimum of 6 years’ accountancy practice experience in Audit & Accounts.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Private Health and Medical Insurance.
* Employee Referral Scheme.
* Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme.
* Paid car parking.
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