Audit Manager

Howett Thorpe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive firm seeks an experienced Audit Manager to join their growing team. The role involves managing a portfolio of audit clients, overseeing financial statements, and developing upcoming audit talent. Offering competitive benefits and a focus on employee well-being, it's an ideal opportunity for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Up to 8% employer pension contributions

Agile working

Paid sick leave and group income protection

Various employee wellbeing programmes

Enhanced parental and family leave

Dress for your day

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience in an accountancy practice.
• Sound technical knowledge and experience with FRS102 and UK GAAP.
• Experience leading audits and preparing consolidated accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Audit focussed clients.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements under FRS102 and IFRS.
• Complete audits with minimal supervision and within deadlines.

Skills

Financial management

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

Tools

CaseWare

Mercia

Job description

Top–25 modern and progressive firm is seeking an experienced Audit Manager or Audit Senior ready for their next career step. This firm puts their employees first, offering market leading benefits, career development, flexibility, and an excellent salary package. The role is full time but part time candidates may be considered.

Audit Manager – Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy more or sell the excess
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions
• Paid sick leave and group income protection for long term sickness
• Agile working – flexibility to work around you
• Various employee wellbeing programmes
• Enhanced parental and family leave
• Dress for your day

Audit Manager – About The Role

This role is part of a fast–growing team and you will be managing a portfolio of Audit focussed clients. Duties include:

• Management of an audit focussed portfolio of clients
• Overseeing the preparation of financial statements under FRS102 and IFRS
• Attendance and contributions at client meetings
• Completing audits with minimal supervision and within deadlines
• Management and development of upcoming audit talent
• Financial management of portfolio taking control of WIP, billing and debt management
• Involvement in business development, including maintaining own key contacts and fostering new relationships
• Maintaining a good level of technical knowledge and being able to independently research issues forming your own solutions

The successful Audit Manager will have/be:

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent with a minimum of five years experience in an accountancy practice
• Sound technical knowledge and practical experience with FRS102 and UK GAAP
• Experience of leading audits and preparation of consolidated accounts
• Experience with CaseWare and Mercia is preferable but not essential
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to build and grow client relationships

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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