Audit Manager

Howett Thorpe; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

Hybrid working

Diverse client portfolio

Ongoing training and development

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

Howett Thorpe in Guildford is seeking an experienced Audit Manager (or ambitious Assistant Manager) to lead a growing audit team. You will manage a varied client portfolio, plan and deliver high-quality audits, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with Partners.

The role offers hybrid working and progression within a well-established practice. The successful candidate will have ACA or ACCA qualification, strong UK accounting practice experience, and excellent client-facing skills to drive

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified and UK accountancy practice experience.
• Experience managing audit assignments and teams or at Assistant Manager level with ambition.
• Strong technical knowledge across audit and budgeting.
• Excellent client management and communication skills.
• Organised and able to balance multiple deadlines.
• Mentoring and developing junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of audit clients.
• Planning audits including budgets and timescales.
• Overseeing audits from planning through to completion.
• Reviewing and signing off audit files.
• Providing feedback to the audit team and monitoring budgets.
• Serving as the lead contact for clients during the audit.
• Building strong client relationships and developing staff.
• Mentoring junior staff and delivering training.
• Delegating work and supporting Partners with complex assignments.

Skills

Portfolio management

Audit planning

Client management

Mentoring junior staff

Team leadership

Time management

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

A well–established accountancy practice is looking for an experienced Audit Manager, or an ambitious Assistant Manager ready to take the next step, to take responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients and lead a growing audit team.

This is a hands–off management position, giving you the opportunity to focus on planning, reviewing and delivering high–quality audits while developing the people around you. You will work closely with clients and Partners, with the autonomy to manage your portfolio and play an important role in the continued development of the team.

Job Title: Audit Manager

Job Type: Perm

Location: Guildford

Salary: GBP60 000

Reference no: 16147

Audit Manager About The Role

The role will focus on managing the audit process and leading the team, with responsibility for ensuring assignments are delivered efficiently, within budget and to a high standard. You will oversee audits from initial planning through to completion, review and sign off audit files, and act as the main point of contact for clients.

You will also play an important role in developing the wider audit team, providing guidance and training to junior staff while working closely with Partners on more complex assignments. Key responsibilities:

• Managing a portfolio of audit clients
• Planning audits, including agreeing budgets, timescales and resource requirements
• Overseeing audits from planning through to completion
• Reviewing and signing off completed audit files
• Reviewing work completed by the audit team and providing constructive feedback
• Managing and monitoring audit budgets and ensuring assignments remain on track
• Acting as the lead point of contact for clients throughout the audit process
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Managing, mentoring and developing junior members of the audit team
• Providing training and technical guidance to Audit Seniors and junior staff
• Delegating work effectively across the team
• Supporting Partners with more complex and significant assignments
• Identifying and resolving issues arising during audits
• Ensuring audits are completed to the required professional and technical standards
• Contributing to the continued development of the audit team and wider practice

The successful Audit Manager will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Strong UK accountancy practice experience
• Previous experience managing audit assignments and teams, or operating at Assistant Manager level with the ambition to step up
• Strong technical knowledge across audit
• Experience reviewing audit files and working papers
• Good understanding of audit planning, budgeting and completion
• Strong client management and communication skills
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
• A confident and proactive approach
• Comfortable working closely with Partners and senior stakeholders
• Keen to progress their career within a growing practice

Audit Manager Benefits

• 25 days' holiday
• Hybrid working
• Diverse and interesting client portfolio
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear opportunities for progression