Audit Manager

ACCA Careers; Godalming; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical coverage

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking an Audit Manager in Godalming for a mid-tier client in Professional Services. You will manage client portfolios, lead large audits, and provide strategic input while ensuring high-quality audit execution and timely responses to clients.

You will oversee risk management, develop methodologies, and support trainee development. Hybrid working and a competitive salary are offered with a focus on commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• Experience managing both people and a portfolio within a mid-tier firm.
• High level of familiarity with UK auditing and accounting standards.
• Good understanding of corporate tax.
• Experience developing and implementing audit methodologies and quality control procedures.
• Experience in substantive and controls-based audits, group reporting and cross-border groups.
• Expertise in delivery of the primary accounting frameworks (UK GAAP, FRS 101, FRS 102 and IFRS).

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients with fees around £500,000.
• Lead large, complex audits and ensure high-quality execution.
• Provide solutions to partners on audit challenges.
• Manage client relationships and act as first point of contact for issues.
• Support trainee development and monitor audit teams.
• Identify commercial opportunities and assist with proposals and networking.
• Be a “safe pair of hands” while knowing when to escalate to partners.

Skills

People and portfolio management

Auditing standards

Corporate tax knowledge

Audit methodologies

Quality control procedures

Group reporting & cross-border audits

Accounting frameworks delivery (UK GAA

Education

ACA or ACCA or equivalent

Job description

The Audit Manager will manage a portfolio of clients in the Professional Services industry, providing exceptional service in Accounting & Finance. This role is based in Godalming and involves regular client interaction, strategic input, and high-quality audit execution.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, mid-tier organisation in the accountancy sector. With a reputation for delivering top-notch services, they prioritise building strong relationships with their clients.

Description

• Manage a portfolio of Clients with fees of c£500,000
• Manage large complicated audits
• Problem solving - e.g. provide solutions to partners
• Have an understanding of different risks to the firm rather than just audit risk
• • Reputational
  • Credit etc
• Help with collating data for any inspections/reviews or audit technical enquires.
• Check/chase up timesheet entries from people on your jobs - e.g. make sure they are coded properly.
• Ensuring teams are sticking to budgets and not charging too much time
• Acting as the first point of contact for the client on all areas
• Supporting other managers to help monitor and develop trainees
• Managing other areas of the firm on your clients, tax, payroll, PSA agreements, P11d's etc
• Responding to clients promptly
• Considering commercial opportunities for the firm, either internally or as generating new business leads and convert them into profitable engagements
• Participating in business development activities including proposals, presentations and networking.
• 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
    

Profile

• Relevant Accounting Qualification such as ACA or ACCA or equivalent.
• Experience managing both people and a portfolio within a mid-tier firm
• High level of familiarity with UK auditing and accounting standards
• Good understanding of corporate tax
• Experience in developing and implementing audit methodologies and quality control proceduresCommercially aware and able to apply and communicate technical knowledge in a clear and commercial way
• Experience in both substantive and controls based audits, group reporting and cross border groups
• Expertise in delivery of the primary accounting frameworks (UK GAAP, FRS 101, FRS 102 and IFRS)

Job Offer

• A competitive salary in the range of £65,000 - £70,000.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Hybrid working options, promoting work-life balance.
• Private medical coverage.