Accounts & Audit Manager

TN United Kingdom; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts & Audit Manager to join their dynamic team in Maidenhead. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career progression and development within a firm known for its enviable reputation and diverse client portfolio. You will oversee audit and accounts assignments, manage junior staff, and contribute to their growth while enjoying a flexible hybrid working environment. If you're ACA/ACCA qualified with a passion for audit and accounts, this is the perfect chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and friendly workplace.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Career Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Patterns

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in practice.
• Knowledge of current auditing standards and approaches.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering accounts and audit assignments.
• Supervising junior staff and reviewing their work.
• Identifying cross-selling opportunities.

Skills

Audit Planning

Budget Preparation

Risk Identification

Communication Skills

IT Proficiency

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualified

Tools

Electronic Working Paper Systems

Accounts and Audit Software

Job description

Due to continued growth, our client is recruiting for an Accounts & Audit Manager to assist partners in delivering statutory audit and accounts services to a varied portfolio of clients. This role could be at Assistant Manager level for an experienced Senior seeking a step up, and would be offered at an appropriate salary.

This is a dynamic firm with an enviable reputation. The partners are looking to speak with entrepreneurial individuals who wish to be part of the firm's ongoing growth. You will join a friendly, social team within a firm that boasts some fantastic clients.

The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days holiday, opportunities for development and career progression, along with flexible, hybrid working patterns to promote work/life balance while maintaining productivity.

The role involves approximately 60% accounts and 40% audit work. You will manage junior team members, allocate work, review their outputs, and support their development.

Reporting to partners, the Accounts & Audit Manager will have the following responsibilities:

1. Planning and delivering accounts and audit assignments in conjunction with the client partner.
2. Leading some large and complex assignments.
3. Supervising junior staff during audits and reviewing their work.
4. Delivering the audit file to the partner in a timely manner.
5. Identifying cross-selling opportunities and potential management letter points.
6. Monitoring chargeability and assignment budgets proactively.
7. Coaching staff for improved performance and technical development.
8. Developing specialist sector knowledge and staying updated on industry developments.
9. Mentoring audit and accounts trainees and contributing to training and development programs.

Apply for this role if you meet the following criteria:

1. ACA/ACCA qualified with significant post-qualification experience in practice.
2. Experience in audit planning, budget preparation, risk identification, audit development, and execution.
3. Knowledge of current auditing standards and approaches.
4. Experience with electronic working paper systems for audit and accounts files.
5. Proficiency in IT with experience in accounts and audit software.
6. Extensive experience in statutory company accounts preparation under FRS102.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.