Audit Manager

Curtis Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit, tax, and advisory firm is seeking an Audit Manager for its Reading office. The successful candidate will join a corporate audit team, benefiting from a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and opportunities for professional growth. Responsibilities include managing audits, client liaison, and mentoring junior staff.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Car allowance

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience gained within practice.
• Experience with complex companies and groups is advantageous.
• Ability to provide practical business advice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits from planning to completion and manage on-site teams.
• Prepare statutory financial statements for clients.
• Assist in the supervision and development of junior staff.

Skills

Auditing

Communication

Leadership

Business Advisory

Team Management

Education

Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

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We are recruiting for an Audit Manager to join our client’s corporate audit team at its Reading office. This position is with a prestigious accountancy practice, a leading audit, tax and advisory firm that is currently enjoying a period of continued growth.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary with good benefits, have the opportunity to thrive within a progressive firm and enjoy a supportive working environment. The firm also offers a discretionary annual bonus of up to 10%, car allowance and operates a hybrid working model.

Due to the current high demand within audit, this firm is looking for candidates from Assistant Manager to Senior Manager level, hence the wide salary range, additionally, responsibilities will vary depending upon experience level.

As Audit Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out audits from planning, fieldwork to completion, and manage on-site teams and allocate work
• Being main contact for the client on-site and following up on client queries subsequent to on-site work completion
• Assisting in the supervision and development of more junior staff, providing training where appropriate
• Work within agreed budget for the assignment, taking ownership of assignments
• Preparing statutory financial statements for clients
• Research any technical issues and provide potential solutions for partner/director review
• Complete work to deadlines and notifying the partner of potential problems
• Be mindful of business development opportunities
• Manage billing on assignments
• Undertake additional duties as the need arises

We welcome applications from candidates with the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Be an experienced auditor; qualified ACA, ACCA or recognised equivalent, with at least five years’ experience gained within practice
• Experience in working with complex companies and groups would be an advantage
• Ability to provide practical business advice for clients and refer to partner as necessary
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of business cycle controls and audit risks
• Experience of leading a team and mentoring and supporting team members
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills