Audit Manager

Audit Manager

As Audit Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of audit and accounts assignments and act as a key point of contact for clients. You will be responsible for planning and scheduling work, reviewing audit files and financial statements, and ensuring assignments are delivered to a high standard and on time.

You will coach and appraise junior team members and present "finished product" audit and accounts files to partners. While the role is primarily office-based, some travel to client sites (mainly South East and Greater London) will be required.

• Managing and scheduling audit and accounts assignments

• Acting as day-to-day client contact and building strong working relationships

• Reviewing work prepared by Seniors and Supervisors

• Taking ownership of high-quality audit files and statutory accounts

• Supporting completion of work to meet deadlines where required

• Coaching, mentoring and appraising junior staff

• Assessing audit risk and ensuring appropriate procedures are designed and executed

• Line management of a small group of Seniors, including biannual appraisals

• Providing regular performance feedback

• Managing budgets and delivering assignments to budget

• Driving efficiency, compliance and continuous improvement

• Assisting with ad hoc client and partner requests

• ACA or ACCA qualified with 3+ years' post-qualification experience

• Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102, Companies Act and ISAs

• Solid understanding of Corporation Tax legislation

• Extensive experience in audit planning, risk assessment and complex audits

• Experience with international groups and external group auditors preferred

• Confident reviewing and preparing consolidations

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Able to manage multiple assignments independently

• Strong professional judgement and scepticism

• Proven leadership and people management skills

• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

• Advanced Excel skills

• Experience with Sage, Xero or QuickBooks

• Familiarity with audit and accounts software (or ability to adapt quickly)

• Competitive salary depending on experience

• 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays

• Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office)

• Core hours system

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Training and development support

• Cycle to work scheme

• Monthly social events

• Eye test contribution

• Interest-free season ticket loan

• Gym membership discounts