Audit Manager

ACCA Careers; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Maidstone is seeking an Audit Manager to join a growing top 40 accountancy firm based near Maidstone. You will lead the planning, review and completion of audits, ensuring compliance with auditing standards and delivering reliable financial statements for clients.

The role requires strong leadership, 6+ years in practice, and effective client management. It offers hybrid working, clear progression, and a supportive environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of auditing standards and practices.
• 6+ years experience working for an accountancy practice firm in an audit role.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional qualification in accounting or auditing, such as ACA or ACCA.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, reviewing and completion of audit assignments.
• Ensure compliance with relevant auditing standards and regulations.
• Review and analyse financial statements to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Review accounts work prepared by juniors.
• Provide guidance and support to the audit team to enhance their performance.
• Maintain strong client relationships and address their audit-related concerns.
• Identify areas for improvement and offer recommendations to clients.
• Monitor and adhere to project deadlines and budgets.
• Stay updated on industry changes and implement best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Auditing standards

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Audit Manager role for growing top 40 accountancy firm based near Maidstone.

Client Details

Our client is a top 40 accountancy firm based in the Maidstone area. The business has recently been acquired and is going from strength to strength. Our client is keen to bolster its audit department with the recruitment of an Audit Manager.

Description

• Manage the planning, reviewing and completion of audit assignments.
• Ensure compliance with relevant auditing standards and regulations.
• Review and analyse financial statements to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Review accounts work prepared by juniors.
• Provide guidance and support to the audit team to enhance their performance.
• Maintain strong client relationships and address their audit-related concerns.
• Identify areas for improvement and offer recommendations to clients.
• Monitor and adhere to project deadlines and budgets.
• Stay updated on industry changes and implement best practices.

A Successful Audit Manager Should Have

• Strong knowledge of auditing standards and practices.
• 6+ years experience working for an accountancy practice firm in an audit role.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional qualification in accounting or auditing, such as ACA or ACCA.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Hybrid working.
• Opportunities for career progression and skill development.
• Based from pleasant office.