Audit Manager

Bowen Eldridge Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Private health cover

Subscriptions paid

Free parking

Job summary

Bowen Eldridge Recruitment are recruiting for an Audit Manager at a leading independent accountancy practice. This role suits an Assistant Audit Manager looking to progress or an existing Audit Manager seeking a change of environment.

You will plan and carry out audit fieldwork, statutory reporting and completion, and prepare financial statements in line with UK GAAP and relevant standards. All audits are local; no overnight stays required.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified specialising in Audit and Accounts.
• Experience planning and carrying out audit fieldwork and statutory reporting.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS/auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out audit fieldwork and statutory reporting.
• Prepare financial statements compliant with standards.
• Train and coach junior staff to develop knowledge.
• Manage budgets, WIP and timely billing.
• Deliver high quality audit and non-audit services.
• Supervise and develop staff and ensure client satisfaction.
• Identify ways to maximise client relationships and value.

Skills

Audit expertise

Client communication

IT skills

Project management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Sage

Xero

CCH

Job description

A leading independent accountancy practice are recruiting for an Audit Manger. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Audit Manager looking to progress or an existing Audit Manager seeking a change of environment.

To be considered you need to be ACA or ACCA qualified, specialising in Audit and Accounts.

On a daily basis the Audit Manager will be planning and carrying out audit fieldwork, statutory reporting and completion, along with general accounting compliance work. Preparing financial statements, ensuring they are compliant with relevant accounting standards, whilst training others.

All audits are local, no overnight stays required.

Audit Manager duties and responsibilities

• Managing a small audit team, working with audit an non audit clients.
• Delivery of high quality audit and non-audit services, coordinating team members in delivery of same.
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP (including FRS 10 2) and International Auditing.
• Managing administration of client, including budgets, WIP and timely billing.
• Maintaining the highest technical and professional standards.
• Thinking strategically about client needs by understanding their business and key risks.
• Providing additional help and guidance to clients on a consultancy basis.
• Delivering results and managing client expectations.
• Identifying ways to maximize the relationship with clients and deliver added value.
• Supervising and coach, train and develop staff to develop their knowledge
• Career progression through continuous professional development.
• Undertake and support other staff with preparing year-end accounts for a wide range of companies, partnerships and sole traders.

Applicants will have working knowledge of accountancy packages, including; Sage, Xero or CCH products. You will liaise with clients exceptional communication skills are essential, with advanced IT skills and excellent project management abilities.

Candidacy will be considered from newly qualified individuals to Senior Managers. Excellent progression opportunities.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday on top
• Pension
• Private health cover (upon successful completion of probationary period)
• Paid annual subscriptions
• Free parking (central Cardiff location)

If this role is not quite right for you but know someone who might be suitable, we offer a referral incentive scheme.

Bowen Eldridge Recruitment are acting as an Accountancy Practice Recruitment Agency on behalf of a client to appoint this vacancy.