Audit Assistant Manager / Manager

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top 100 accountancy practice is seeking an audit manager in Birmingham. This role involves leading audits, preparing financial statements, and managing junior staff, with opportunities for professional development, competitive salary, and hybrid working. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant accounting qualification and possess strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Hybrid working

30 days holiday

Company car scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant accounting qualification.
• Comfortable leading an audit from start to finish.
• Prior experience of managing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Running audits by leading teams on the ground and reporting to managers.
• Preparation of financial statements, business plans, and other projects as required.
• Building relationships with client staff and acting as an ambassador.

Skills

Clear communication

Leadership

Education

Relevant accounting qualification

Job description

• Top 100 practice with Midlands expansion plans
• Opportunity to develop a new sub-department

About Our Client

A top 100 accountancy practice with a large presence across the North West, Midlands and London.

Job Description

• Running audits by leading teams on the ground and reporting directly to the manager and partner.
• The preparation of financial statements (including consolidations), forecast models, business plans, reporting on internal controls, financial due diligence and other ad hoc projects will also be required from time to time
• Identify and understand client needs, including suggesting potential solutions on technical matters
• Budgeting and monitoring the financial performance of audit assignments and other projects, focusing on optimising recoverable rates
• Building relationships with the client staff and acting as an ambassador for the firm
• Supervise, coach and develop junior members of staff within teams, on client premises and in the office`

The Successful Applicant

• Hold a relevant accounting qualification
• Comfortable leading an audit from start to finish
• Prior experience of managing junior staff
• Clear communication
• Access to their own car

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £60,000
• Hybrid working
• 30 days holiday
• Company car scheme