Audit Manager

Armstrong Knight; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Hampshire is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to ensure high-quality audits and provide exceptional client service. This role involves managing audit assignments, training staff, and liaising with clients, ideal for ACA or ACCA qualified professionals looking to advance their career.

Qualifications

• First or second time passes for ACA or ACCA preferred.
• Previous experience at manager level in a similar role is required.
• Proven audit experience in producing high quality audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure audit quality and assist with internal and external quality assurance.
• Supervise and control work completion, undertaking staff training as necessary.
• Liaise with clients throughout the year to maintain excellent service.

Skills

Client handling

Analytical review approach

Business development

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Audit Manager to join a leading accountancy firm based in Hampshire. They have an excellent reputation for professionalism and quality of service, and this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional to develop their career.

Duties will include:

- To ensure audit quality at all times. Assist with internal and external quality assurance, ensuring any actions are completed in line with the firms and professional standards.
- To brief staff on the client’s business and the pre-assignment instructions, to supervise and control the completion of work, and to undertake ‘on the job’ training and appraisals where necessary.
- To ensure that the job is completed within budget, and to discuss all points arising with the assignment partner and client immediately, particularly in relation to any anticipated overruns.
- To liaise with the client throughout the year and to practise the principles of excellent client service at all times.
- To ensure that appropriate liaison takes place with all other departments, and that all potential client needs are identified and serviced accordingly.
- To develop a detailed knowledge of the firm’s specialist services, and to undertake special work in response to client needs where appropriate.
- To perform the firm’s review and completion procedures, to attend the final meeting with the client, and to ensure that the client subsequently receives the final accounts and commercial management letter on a timely basis.

Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified. First or second time passes preferred.

Experience required:

Previous experience operating at manager level in a similar role is required.
Proven experience in client handling.
Proven audit experience in producing high quality audits.
Audit experience of Owner Managed Business, Academies and Corporate clients would be advantageous.
Experience of analytical review approach desirable.
Business development experience and interest would be a distinct advantage.