Audit and Accounts Manager

PSJ Alexander & Co; St Albans; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PSJ Alexander & Co in St Albans seeks a Qualified ACA Manager with audit experience to lead client relationships and portfolio management, including high-profile or complex entities. You will provide proactive advisory services and supervise audit work from junior staff.

The role emphasizes technical authority on IFRS/UK GAAP, quality control, and staff mentoring. Familiarity with electronic audit files and IT skills is a pre-requisite, with responsibilities spanning planning, review, and

Qualifications

• ACA/CA qualification and audit experience.
• Experience supervising, mentoring and developing junior accounting staff.
• Experience reviewing statutory financial statements, tax returns (corporate, VAT, personal) and audit files.

Responsibilities

• Client relationship and portfolio management for high-profile or complex clients.
• Technical oversight and planning of audit work with IFRS/UK GAAP guidance.
• Staff development, mentoring and performance evaluations.

Skills

Audit

IFRS/UK GAAP

M&A support

Tax planning

IT skills

Job description

Qualified ACA Manager with Audit experience

1. Client Relationship and Portfolio Management

Primary Point of Contact:Acting as the main liaison for high-profile or complex clients including groups, subsidiaries of overseas companies, Charities,ensuring high-quality service delivery and satisfaction. Portfolio Management:Managing a portfolio of diverse clients, which may include SMEs or largemulti-entity organizations. Consultative Advice:Providing proactive financial consultancy and advisory services, such as tax planning, M&A support, and restructuring advice.

2. Technical Oversight and Review

Reviewing and Planning Audit Work:Reviewing complex statutory financial statements, tax returns (corporate, VAT, personal), and audit files prepared by junior staff or managers. Technical Authority:Acting as the subject matter expert (SME) on complex accounting standards (IFRS/UK GAAP) and tax regulations, providing guidance and mentoring to junior team members. Quality Control:Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal risk management procedures.

3. Staff Development and Leadership

Mentoring and Training:Supervising, mentoring, and developing junior accounting staff to foster a collaborative team environment. Performance Evaluation:Monitoring and evaluating staff performance, providing feedback, and conducting appraisals. Resource Allocation:Managing the day-to-day operations of the team, including planning workload and assigning tasks.

Familiarity with electronic audit files, IT skills is a pre-requisite.