Audit Manager

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Newbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment partners with a well-established accountancy practice in Newbury to appoint an experienced Audit Manager. You will manage a diverse portfolio of audit clients, lead assignments from planning through to completion, and mentor junior staff within a collaborative team.

The role offers progression within a supportive practice, with opportunities to develop technical expertise and strengthen client service standards at all levels.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Proven experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong audit experience at Manager or senior level.
• Confident managing audits from planning through to completion.
• Experience supervising and developing junior team members.
• Strong technical accounting and auditing knowledge.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of audit clients.
• Planning, managing and completing audit assignments.
• Reviewing audit files and financial statements.
• Ensuring assignments are delivered to a high standard and within budget.
• Supervising and mentoring Audit Seniors and Assistant Managers.
• Providing technical guidance and resolving audit issues.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Liaising with Partners and Directors on client matters.
• Managing workflow, deadlines and team resources.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and client service.
• Supporting the development and progression of junior members of the team.
• Contributing to the continued growth of the audit department.

Skills

Portfolio management

Client relationship management

Staff mentoring

Technical accounting/auditing

Planning and budgeting

Communication skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

A well-established accountancy practice is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Manager to join its Newbury office.

This is a key appointment within the audit team and would suit an experienced Audit Manager looking for a new challenge, increased responsibility and a clear opportunity to progress within an established practice.

The successful candidate will manage a varied portfolio of audit clients, lead assignments from planning through to completion and provide guidance to the wider audit team.

The Role:

• Managing a portfolio of audit clients
• Planning, managing and completing audit assignments
• Reviewing audit files and financial statements
• Ensuring assignments are delivered to a high standard and within budget
• Supervising and mentoring Audit Seniors and Assistant Managers
• Providing technical guidance and resolving audit issues
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Liaising with Partners and Directors on client matters
• Managing workflow, deadlines and team resources
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and client service
• Supporting the development and progression of junior members of the team
• Contributing to the continued growth of the audit department

About You:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Proven experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong audit experience at Manager or highly experienced Assistant Manager level
• Confident managing audits from planning through to completion
• Experience supervising and developing junior team members
• Strong technical accounting and auditing knowledge
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively to the wider team
• Keen to progress and take on further responsibility