Audit Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Private medical coverage

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Audit Manager to lead a portfolio of clients in the Professional Services sector from Godalming. You will engage directly with clients, provide strategic input, and oversee high-quality audit execution across multiple engagements.

The ideal candidate will hold ACA/ACCA or equivalent, have experience managing people and portfolios in a mid-tier firm, and possess strong knowledge of UK GAAP/IFRS. Hybrid working options and private medical coverage are offered.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• 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 technical knowledge in a clear, commercial way.
• Experience in both substantive and controls based audits, group reporting and cross-border groups.
• Expertise in UK GAAP, FRS 101/102 and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients with large, complex audits.
• Provide solutions to partners and respond to client queries.
• Ensure audits are delivered on time within budgets.
• Coordinate with tax, payroll, PSA agreements and P11d's for clients.
• Be a first point of contact for the client on all areas.
• Support other managers to monitor and develop trainees.
• Identify commercial opportunities and participate in business development activities.
• Be a safe pair of hands when deadlines approach, knowing when to ask for help from partners.

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 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)

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.