Audit Manager

Hays PLC; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join their vibrant High Wycombe office. This role offers the chance to manage a diverse portfolio of clients across various sectors, providing audit, accounting, and advisory services. With a focus on professional development, you will lead a team while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment. The firm values flexibility, offering a hybrid working policy that allows you to work from home up to three days a week. If you're a motivated professional with a passion for excellence and client service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

25 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance Cover

Flexible Benefits

Family Friendly Policies

Profit-Sharing Plan

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified CA/ACA/ACCA with audit or general practice experience.
• Strong understanding of FRS 102 and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the audit process and client portfolios.
• Supervise staff and ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.

Skills

Audit Management

Client Liaison

Leadership Skills

Commercial Awareness

Problem Solving

Education

CA/ACA/ACCA Qualified

Audit Background

Understanding of FRS 102

Tools

Excel

Word

CCH Accounts Production

CCH Audit Automation

Job description

The High Wycombe office of a medium sized firm is looking to hire an Audit Manager on a full time, permanent basis.

The High Wycombe office has benefited from significant growth in recent years and needs an experienced Audit Manager to join their team. The office has a diverse portfolio of clients and will provide an exciting and inclusive working environment to further develop your career.
To become part of the team providing a wide range of audit, accounting and advisory services to our clients. They can offer varied and interesting work involving client contact with the people who make the decisions.
An Audit Manager in the High Wycombe office will have responsibility for managing a wide portfolio of clients that operate in a range of sectors, reporting directly to the Partners. The position would also involve some accounts preparation work, as well as one-off assignments and special work, as required. Responsibilities will include:

1. Managing the audit process
2. Managing and monitoring progress of work and budgets
3. Ensuring all work is delivered on time and to a high standard.
4. Supervising and coaching qualified staff and trainees
5. Liaison with tax team
6. Opportunities to work on special assignments and projects.

They offer accounting, audit and assurance, business advisory, tax and VAT services, acting for businesses and individuals both in the UK and internationally. The portfolio of clients held within the office ranges from small/medium sized businesses to large international groups with key specialisms in owner managed businesses, property, Not For Profit, private wealth and professional practices. Their staff work regularly and closely with their colleagues in our national offices to provide a seamless service to clients, wherever they are located.
The High Wycombe office is home to 2 partners, 2 directors and 40 members of staff. They benefit from a small office feel, within the larger firm of around 1,200 people.
The position will require a strong level of ability, commitment, and flexibility. Candidates should be self-motivated, display a positive approach to work and have the ability to get things done. In addition, they should possess the confidence and professionalism to establish credibility at all levels, be commercially minded and have a clear perception of client requirements.

Education and Experience:

1. CA/ACA/ACCA qualified
2. Audit background or a general practice background
3. Excellent understanding of FRS 102 is essential, and IFRS is an advantage.
4. Practical experience of one-off special assignments or technical projects would be an advantage.
5. Systems used are Excel, Word, CCH Accounts Production and CCH Audit Automation.
6. Good leadership and training skills.

Reward and benefits:

1. A 35 hour working week with a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (our core hours are 10-4)
2. Excellent benefits including; contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family friendly policies.
3. Eligibility for the firm's Profit-Sharing Plan. Paid in December.
4. Eligibility for the discretionary bonus scheme.

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