Audit & Financial Reporting Manager

Curtis Recruitment; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic accountancy practice in Maidenhead is looking for an Audit & Financial Reporting Manager. The role involves managing a portfolio of audit clients, supervising teams, and ensuring quality delivery. Candidates should be ACA or ACCA qualified with extensive audit experience within a UK accountancy practice. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Good benefits package

Flexible working options

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Wide experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Extensive post-qualified audit experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Audit & Financial Reporting Director on audit assignments.
• Plan audits, assessing risk and guiding the level of testing.
• Take lead on audits as the client point of contact.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Technical knowledge

Team management

Business acumen

Education

Qualified ACA or ACCA

Job description

We are recruiting for an Audit & Financial Reporting Manager

On behalf of a successful, dynamic accountancy practice that has been going through a period of ongoing growth, the successful candidate will be part of this continued growth.

This is a client facing role that requires building strong relationships with clients and team members. As Audit & Financial Reporting Manager, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of audit clients, coordinate the team and review work, manage deadlines and advise on technical queries.

You will receive a competitive salary depending upon experience, a good benefits package, flexible hybrid working options and a supportive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Audit & Financial Reporting Director on audit assignments
• Plan audits with the RI and Senior, assessing risk and guiding the level of testing required
• Take lead on audits and be the client point of contact, ensuring the team meets agreed deadlines
• Oversee the audit plan, ensuring the team is on target each day, and provide supervision of the wider team and assist with on‑site presence
• Review the files and provide feedback to the team
• Conduct closing meeting with the client, brief head of department and consult RI on key audit judgements
• Provide on‑job training to junior staff, mentor and develop the team's knowledge
• Support RI and directors with managing the audit department and preparing reports for the firm's Annual Return to ICAEW

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA with wide experience in a UK accountancy practice
• Extensive post‑qualified audit experience
• Experience of charity and academy audits is an advantage but not essential
• Excellent business acumen
• Strong technical knowledge
• Exceptional client relationship skills
• Great project management skills
• Considerable experience in managing teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Submit your CV for this Audit & Financial Reporting Manager role

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those on a student or graduate visa.

Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within a UK accountancy practice.