Accounts and Audit Manager

Fletcher George; Leatherhead; Hybride; GBP 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Direct access to Partners

Mentoring team members

Competitive benefits package

Résumé du poste

Fletcher George Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an Accounts and Audit Manager for a well-established independent practice with hybrid working between Surrey and Central London. The role combines client responsibility with technical work and flexibility, including three office days per week and home working.

The role focuses on a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, partnerships and charities, with a workload split of roughly 70% Accounts and 30% Audit, reporting to Partners and mentoring junior

Qualifications

• UK accountancy practice audit experience is essential.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.
• Excellent client communication and relationship management skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Oversee the preparation and review of statutory accounts.
• Manage client relationships and act as a trusted point of contact.
• Review the work of Audit Seniors and junior team members.
• Support, mentor and develop less experienced colleagues.
• Manage deadlines, budgets and the delivery of client assignments.
• Work closely with Partners on technical matters and client requirements.

Connaissances

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Formation

ACA or ACCA qualification

Description du poste

Accounts and Audit Manager – Central London and Surrey with Hybrid Working. £60,000–£75,000

An opportunity to combine the variety of an independent accountancy practice with the flexibility of working between Surrey and Central London.

Fletcher George Recruitment is supporting an established independent accountancy practice with the appointment of an Accounts and Audit Manager. This position offers an attractive combination of client responsibility, technical work and flexible working, with approximately three office days per week split between Central London and Surrey, alongside home working.

It could particularly appeal to an experienced Accounts Manager, Audit Manager or Accounts and Audit Manager looking for greater autonomy, closer working relationships with Partners and a more flexible approach to their working week.

The Role

You will manage a varied portfolio of established clients, including owner-managed businesses, professional partnerships and charities, working closely with the firm's Partners.

The workload is approximately 70% Accounts and 30% Audit, with responsibility for overseeing assignments, maintaining client relationships and supporting the development of the team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Overseeing the preparation and review of statutory accounts
• Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted point of contact
• Reviewing the work of Audit Seniors and junior team members
• Supporting, mentoring and developing less experienced colleagues
• Managing deadlines, budgets and the delivery of client assignments
• Working closely with Partners on technical matters and client requirements

About You

We are looking for a confident, commercially aware professional who enjoys the technical and relationship building aspects of working in accountancy practice.

Please note relevant UK accountancy practice audit experience is essential. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, sponsorship is not available for this role.

You will ideally offer:

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• Experience managing a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SMEs
• Excellent client communication and relationship management skills
• The confidence to work independently and alongside senior colleagues
• Significant recent audit experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Experience managing audit assignments and reviewing the work of others
• A strong understanding of UK accounting and auditing standards

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of £60,000–£75,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working with typically three office days each week
• Flexibility to work between Surreyand Central London
• A varied portfolio of established clients
• Direct access to the firm's Partners
• Opportunities to influence client service and mentor team members
• A competitive benefits package

Location

This opportunity is particularly well suited to professionals living in Woking, Surbiton, Wimbledon, Kingston, Clapham and the surrounding areas of Surrey and South West London.

The combination of two office locations and home working could provide a welcome alternative to a traditional five day London commute.