Audit Manager

Michael Page (UK); Godalming; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice is seeking an Audit Manager to oversee a portfolio of clients and manage complex audits. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and a relevant accounting qualification, offering a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical coverage

Qualifications

• Experience managing both people and a portfolio within a mid-tier firm.
• High level of familiarity with UK auditing and accounting standards.
• Experience in developing and implementing audit methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients with fees of approximately £500,000.
• Ensure teams are sticking to budgets and not charging too much time.
• Participate in business development activities including proposals and networking.

Skills

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Client management

Education

Relevant Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

• Top 60 accountancy practice
• Audit Manager role

About Our Client

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.

Job 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

The Successful Applicant

• 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 procedures
• Commercially 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)

What's on 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.