Audit Manager

McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Healthcare schemes

Flexible working options

Job summary

A high-growth accountancy practice near Guildford is looking for an experienced Audit Manager to oversee the audit operations and manage client portfolios. You will supervise a team, ensure compliance with audit standards, and provide recommendations for improving client processes. The ideal candidate is ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong management background. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000, 25 days holiday, hybrid working, and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong staff management skills from a reputable accountancy firm.
• Up-to-date with current auditing techniques.
• Self-motivated and energetic with excellent team working skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing client portfolios and ensuring compliance with audit standards.
• Supervising the work of Audit & Account Seniors.
• Preparing and reviewing work papers and financial statements.
• Identifying areas for improvement in client processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Staff management

Knowledge of UK GAAP

Planning and organisational skills

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified Accountant

Job description

Overview

McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a high-growth 20-partner Accountancy Practice who are looking for an Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager to work in their Surrey based team near Guildford. With a client base covering London and the South East, the role will involve controlling all Audit plans and their delivery, supervising Audit Seniors, meeting budgets/targets and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Partners with managing client portfolios, ensuring all Audit & Accounts engagements comply with audit standards and internal procedures
• Controlling all audit assignments and liaising with Client Account Managers as necessary
• Supervising the work of Audit & Account Seniors including on-the-job training
• Performing spot checks on files prior to being passed to Partners
• Providing technical audit assistance and performing technical checks
• Organising the delivery and oversight of audit training and reviews with the Head of Audit
• Budgetary planning and monitoring the team’s work against agreed targets
• Preparing and reviewing work papers, along with drafts of financial statements
• Addressing and discussing with clients any technical audit/accounts issues identified during the course of audits
• Identifying areas requiring improvement in client processes and providing recommendations
• Planning audits that are larger, more complex or high profile

Qualifications & Requirements

To be considered for the 70% Audit & 30% Accounts position, you should be able to project a professional, credible image with confident communication skills and be an ACA or ACCA Qualified Accountant. From a Top100 (or highly regarded regional) Accountancy Firm, you should have strong staff management skills, be up to date with current auditing techniques and have strong working knowledge of UK GAAP. You should be self-motivated, energetic and be able to take the initiative with excellent planning, organisational and team working skills.

Offer & Benefits

On offer is a base salary to £70,000 depending on experience, 25 days holiday, pension & healthcare schemes, hybrid working and other flexible benefits.

To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone on 01183 245 245 or via email at [e-mail].

McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act