Audit and Accounts Assistant Manager / Manager

TPF Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied SME portfolio

Excellent client exposure

Career progression

Training & development

Team social events

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is partnering with a growing accountancy practice in Croydon to appoint an Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager / Manager. The role focuses on leading SME audits and accounts, delivering high-quality work, and mentoring junior staff.

You will manage audits from planning through to completion, act as a main client contact, and drive technical excellence while supporting staff development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 5 years' audit experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong audit and accounting knowledge across SME clients.
• Experience supervising junior team members and reviewing work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME audit and accounts clients from planning through completion.
• Lead audit planning, budgeting and scheduling to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Supervise audit teams including Seniors, Associates and Trainees; review working papers.

Skills

Audit management

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

IRIS

MyWorkPapers

Mercia audit methodology

Job description

Job Opportunity: Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager / Manager

Location: Croydon, Surrey

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Sector: Accountancy Practice / Audit & Accounts

TPF Recruitment, the leading accountancy practice recruiters in the South, are delighted to be supporting a growing and highly regarded accountancy practice with the recruitment of an Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager / Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with strong audit experience to take the next step in their career. The role is client facing and offers the opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of SME audit and accounts clients, while taking responsibility for the delivery and review of audit work and supporting the development of junior team members.

The level of responsibility will be tailored according to experience, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced Assistant Manager looking to progress or an established Manager seeking a new challenge.

The Role

You will manage a portfolio of audit and accounts clients, taking responsibility for audits from planning through to completion while acting as a key point of contact for clients.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of audit and accounts clients, predominantly within the SME sector
• Leading the planning, budgeting and scheduling of audit assignments
• Ensuring audits are completed within agreed deadlines and budgets
• Supervising audit teams including Seniors, Associates and Trainees
• Reviewing audit working papers, testing and supporting documentation
• Providing technical guidance and resolving complex audit and accounting issues
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout the audit process
• Building strong client relationships and managing expectations
• Reviewing draft financial statements and disclosures
• Supporting accounts preparation and review work
• Applying strong technical knowledge across relevant accounting and auditing standards
• Supporting corporation tax work and providing input on wider tax matters
• Mentoring and developing junior members of the team
• Identifying potential issues and providing practical solutions
• Taking ownership of assignments and ensuring high quality work is delivered
• Supporting Partners and senior team members with ad hoc work and advisory projects

RequirementsThe Ideal Candidate

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Minimum of 5 years' audit experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong experience working with a varied portfolio of clients
• Good knowledge of current auditing and accounting standards and company law
• Strong technical audit and accounts knowledge
• Good corporation tax knowledge, with awareness of VAT and payroll taxes advantageous
• Experience supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Confident dealing directly with clients and building strong relationships
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Commercial approach with the ability to identify problems and provide solutions
• Able to work independently, exercise judgement and take ownership of assignments
• Experience working with FCA regulated clients would be advantageous
• Strong Excel and general IT skills
• Experience with IRIS, MyWorkPapers or Mercia audit methodology would be advantageous
• Able to work effectively under pressure and manage demanding deadlines
• Ambitious and keen to progress their career within practice

BenefitsWhat's on Offer

• Varied portfolio of SME audit and accounts clients
• Excellent client exposure and responsibility
• Opportunity to progress your career within a growing practice
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Regular social events and team activities

If you are an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with strong practice audit experience and are looking for a role offering genuine client responsibility, team leadership and career progression, this could be an excellent opportunity.