Audit And Accounts Manager

Clear IT Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Top 20 Accountancy firm in Central London seeks an Audit and Accounts Manager or Assistant Manager. This client-facing role involves managing audits, building client relationships, and preparing financial statements. Ideal candidates are ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 3 years of audit experience and strong tax knowledge. The firm offers career development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Group life assurance

Employee benefits portal

Regular training and development

Qualifications

• 3+ years audit experience in an accountancy practice.
• Up to date with current auditing and accounting issues.
• Computer literate with good Excel experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review audits.
• Build and manage client relationships.
• Prepare financial statements for clients.

Skills

ACA / ACCA Qualified

Audit experience

Good Excel experience

Tax knowledge

Experience with FCA clients

Tools

CCH

Pro-audit

Job description

Overview

My client is a Top 20 Accountancy firm and they are looking for an Audit and Accounts Manager or Assistant Manager to join their team in Central London. This is a client facing role with the opportunity to establish strong relationships across their extensive portfolio of audit clients in the SME sector and comes with excellent prospects for career development.

Responsibilities

• overall responsibility for managing and review audits
• managing client expectations and building relationships
• working within a team on the firm's larger audits for both corporate and not-for-profit clients
• dealing with client queries and overseeing the work of junior colleagues
• overseeing smaller audits reporting directly to partner
• preparation of financial statements, both for audit and non-audit clients
• prepare audit files for RI review

Requirements

• ACA / ACCA Qualified
• minimum of 3 years audit experience in an accountancy practice
• up to date with current auditing and accounting issues and conversant with relevant auditing and accounting standards, company law etc.
• good tax knowledge, in particular corporation tax. An awareness of VAT and payroll taxes are an added bonus.
• experience of working on a wide range of clients (some FCA experience would be beneficial)
• computer literate including good Excel experience. A working knowledge of CCH and Pro-audit would be an advantage. Experience or knowledge of the Mercia audit methodology would also be helpful.

Benefits

• pension scheme
• group life assurance x 4
• social functions and events
• access to my clients employee benefits portal - cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
• employee Assistance Programme
• regular training and development

Applications

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.