Audit & Accounts Manager

TPF Recruitment; Tonbridge; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established chartered accountancy practice is seeking an Audit & Accounts Manager to join their dynamic team in Tonbridge. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse client portfolio, including company and charity audits, while providing excellent career progression. The firm prides itself on its flexible working environment and commitment to staff development, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to advance their careers. With a competitive salary and a supportive culture, this position is perfect for those eager to make a significant impact in the accounting field.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working pattern

Free parking

Excellent training and development opportunities

Excellent company culture

Dress for your diary

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with post qualification experience, or qualified by experience.
• Ability to apply audit standards through practical application.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver audit/accounts assignments and lead complex assignments.
• Supervise junior staff and review their work during audits.

Skills

Audit Standards Application

UK GAAP Knowledge

Group Accounts Preparation

Client Communication

Mentoring and Coaching

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified

Qualified by Experience

Tools

IFRS Knowledge

Job description

Job Description
TPF Recruitment are currently supporting a fantastic chartered accountancy practice in Tonbridge, Kent, who are recruiting for an Audit & Accounts Manager on a permanent, full time, or part time basis. The practice has been established for many years and has seen excellent growth over the last 5 years, attracting some of the best candidates in the local area as a consequence of their relaxed and flexible approach, coupled with excellent exposure and great career prospects!

The propitiation of audit and accounts work is flexible and can be built around the candidate's experience and aspirations.

As an Audit & Accounts Manager for this vacancy in Tonbridge, you will be allocated your own client portfolio containing a mixed portfolio of company and charity audit clients, company accounts and taxation, as well as personal tax returns. Training can be provided as required. You will work among a team of managers where you will oversee a team, manage workflow and report directly to the partners.

There are excellent progression prospects on offer for this Audit & Accountant Manager position.

Main Duties and Responsibilities for this role:

• Planning and delivery of audit/accounts assignments
• Lead some large and complex assignments
• Review statutory accounts preparation and corporate tax computations
• Supervise junior staff during the audit and review their work
• Deliver the audit file to the partner in a timely manner
• Identify cross-selling opportunities and potential management letter points
• Manage client communication in an effective manner
• Monitor your chargeability and your assignment budgets pro-actively
• Coach other staff for improved performance and technical development
• Develop specialist sector knowledge and keep abreast of industry developments
• Mentor audit & accounts trainees, contribute to the training and development programme

Requirements

For this Audit & Accounts Manager vacancy in Tonbridge, you will be:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with post qualification experience, or qualified by experience
• Ability to apply audit standards through practical application
• Knowledge of UK GAAP
• Practical knowledge of the preparation of group accounts
• Knowledge of IFRS would be useful but not essential
• Experience of both not for profit clients and corporate clients would be advantageous but isn't essential

Benefits

• Circa £48,000 - £58,000 dependent on experience, background and qualifications - negotiable
• A highly competitive benefits package is also on offer
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working pattern 2-3 days from home
• Free parking
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Excellent company culture
• Dress for your diary
• Our client will consider both full time, and part-time applicants