Audit Manager

Moore Kingston Smith; Godalming; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Manager to lead a growing team in their Godalming office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance with UK auditing standards while delivering exceptional client service. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing complex audits, mentoring team members, and driving business development initiatives. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for someone looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic firm. Join a team that values innovation and client care, and help shape the future of audit services.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Private Medical

Life Cover

Critical Illness cover

Income Protection

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support

Community volunteer scheme

Flexible benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting qualification such as ACA or ACCA is essential.
• Experience managing a portfolio within a mid-tier firm is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and ensure audit compliance.
• Support other managers and develop trainees effectively.

Skills

Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA)

Management Experience

UK Auditing Standards Familiarity

Corporate Tax Knowledge

Audit Methodologies Development

Client Care Commitment

Feedback Skills

Education

Relevant Accounting Qualification

Job description

Audit Manager

Department: Advice, Audit & Accounts

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Godalming, Surrey

Description

This is an excellent opportunity to join our Godalming office as an Audit Manager as the Shipleys team joins Moore Kingston Smith. We are a growing team and are looking for an experienced audit manager to join us.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage a portfolio of Clients with fees of cGBP 500,000
2. Manage large complicated audits
3. Problem solving - e.g. provide solutions to partners
4. Have an understanding of different risks to the firm rather than just audit risk
   • Reputational
   • Credit etc
5. Help with collating data for any inspections/reviews or audit technical enquires.
6. Check/chase up timesheet entries from people on your jobs - e.g. make sure they are coded properly.
7. Ensuring teams are sticking to budgets and not charging too much time
8. Acting as the first point of contact for the client on all areas
9. Supporting other managers to help monitor and develop trainees
10. Managing other areas of the firm on your clients, tax, payroll, PSA agreements, P11d's etc
11. Responding to clients promptly
12. Considering commercial opportunities for the firm, either internally or as generating new business leads and convert them into profitable engagements
13. Participating in business development activities including proposals, presentations and networking.
14. Be a "safe pair of hands" when client queries are received or deadlines approaching to ensure partners are confident you are in control
    • BUT know when to ask for help from partner
    • Be aware of what risks are attached to certain areas of advice
    • Know when to say no to additional work

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

1. Relevant Accounting Qualification such as ACA or ACCA or equivalent.
2. Experience managing both people and a portfolio within a mid-tier firm
3. High level of familiarity with UK auditing and accounting standards
4. Good understanding of corporate tax
5. Experience in developing and implementing audit methodologies and quality control procedures
6. Commercially aware and able to apply and communicate technical knowledge in a clear and commercial way
7. Experience in both substantive and controls based audits, group reporting and cross border groups
8. Expertise in delivery of the primary accounting frameworks (UK GAAP, FRS 101, FRS 102 and IFRS)
9. Commitment to client care and service beyond expectation
10. Commitment to CPD and ensuring technical competence is continually improved
11. Ability to give feedback in a constructive manner

Benefits

1. Generous annual leave plus three days off at Christmas
2. Option to buy/sell additional days
3. Hybrid Working
4. Private Medical
5. Life Cover
6. Critical Illness cover
7. Income Protection
8. Pension Scheme
9. Wellbeing support, including generous absence pay, access to Digicare+ and an Employee Assistance Programme
10. Generous family related leave and pay
11. Weddings and birth vouchers
12. Loyalty awards
13. Employee and client referral awards
14. Community volunteer scheme
15. Fundraising matching
16. Perkbox
17. Eye Tests
18. Cycle to work

A wide range of flexible benefits, including interest free loans for:

1. Health Assessments
2. Dental
3. Gym memberships
4. Cancer screening
5. Genetic wellness tests
6. Phones, laptops, tablets and computers
7. Wearables
8. Office furniture
9. Cycle insurance
10. Pet insurance
11. Will writing