Audit Manager

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A medium-sized firm in High Wycombe seeks an Audit Manager for a permanent full-time position. The role encompasses managing audits, client portfolios, and staff supervision, with an emphasis on leadership and flexibility. The firm offers a hybrid working policy and competitive benefits including a pension scheme and profit-sharing plan.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance cover

Flexible benefits and family-friendly policies

Profit-Sharing Plan

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in audit or general practice required.
• Strong understanding of FRS 102; IFRS is an advantage.
• Ability to work flexibly and manage multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the audit process for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Supervise and coach qualified staff and trainees.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.

Skills

Leadership

Client Management

Communication

Education

CA/ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Excel

CCH Accounts Production

CCH Audit Automation

Job description

Description: The High Wycombe office of medium sized firm 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 need 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:

Managing the audit process

Managing and monitoring progress of work and budgets

Ensuring all work is delivered on time and to a high standard.

Supervising and coaching qualified staff and trainees

Liaison with tax team

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 range from small/medium sized business 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:

CA/ACA/ACCA qualified

Audit background or a general practice background

Excellent understanding of FRS 102 is essential, and IFRS an advantage.

Practical experience of one off special assignments or technical projects would be an advantage.

Systems used are Excel, Word, CCH Accounts Production and CCH Audit Automation.

Good leadership and training skills.

Reward and benefits

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)

Excellent benefits including; contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family friendly policies,

Eligibility for the firm's Profit-Sharing Plan. Paid in December.

Eligibility for the discretionary bonus scheme.

What you need to do now

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