Audit & Accounts Manager

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Audit & Accounts Manager to join their team in Guildford. This role offers a structured development program for ambitious professionals aiming for RI status and directorship. You'll work closely with partners and clients, ensuring effective management of audit and accounts projects. With a focus on team development and maintaining high standards in audit practices, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a Top 20 firm. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish.

Qualifications

• Relevant accountancy practice experience in audit and accounts.
• Ability to demonstrate decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client work within the audit and accounts department.
• Supervise and develop the audit and accounts team.

Skills

Audit Management

Client Budgeting

Team Supervision

Problem Solving

Performance Management

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

QBE

Tools

Audit Software

Accounts Preparation Software

Tax Software

Job description

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Levitate Recruitment is keen to speak with experienced Audit & Accounts Managers regarding an excellent opportunity in a Top 20 firm of Accountants in Guildford. The firm can offer a structured development programme for ambitious individuals that wish to push through to RI status and directorship in the future.

Role:

• Work closely with partners in the planning and management of client work within the audit and accounts department.
• Work closely with clients to identify and agree on both time and financial budgets
• Ensure all audit/accounts personnel are advised of the assignment budget and of key issues to be addressed; as well as ensure the audit and accounts production is organised and planned prior to the commencement of the assignment.
• Produce and dispatch updated engagement letters to clients prior to a site visit
• Keep directors and partners informed of progress ensuring that you maintain overall and proactive control over fees, WIP and debtors.
• Review the completed audit file, formally sign off each section and resolve outstanding issues with the client
• Ensure the audit file is complete and signed off by a partner promptly once signed documents are received from the client
• Be part of the management team responsible for the supervision, training and development of the audit and accounts team
• Identify audit and accounts team training and development needs, as well as any staff performance issues, raising these with the staff partner as necessary
• Undertake a range of special projects to assist in the development of the practice and identify and pursue any opportunities for value-added work
• Maintain a high level of knowledge, interpretation and application of audit and accounting standards and practice

Requirements:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or QBE with relevant accountancy practice experience in a similar role
• Experience of charity and academy audit and SRA Accounts Rules reviews
• Proficient in the use of specialist audit, accounts preparation and tax software
• Be able todemonstrate the ability to make decisions, solve problems and take appropriate action
• Show an understanding of the link between effective performance management and business results