Audit Manager

Armstrong Knight Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auditing firm is seeking an Audit Manager in Southampton to oversee audit assignments, ensuring quality and compliance. The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified and possess extensive experience in client handling and auditing. This role involves managing client relationships and supervising staff while ensuring work is delivered to budget.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have ACA or ACCA qualifications.
• Previous experience at manager level in a similar role is required.
• Proven audit experience and client handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit assignments according to firm standards.
• Ensure audit quality and client liaison throughout the year.
• Supervise completion of work and undertake training as necessary.

Skills

Client handling

Analytical review

Business development

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

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Job Role

1. To manage the assignment in accordance with the firm’s standard procedures and confirm arrangements with the client
2. To ensure audit quality at all times.
3. To brief staff on the client’s business and the pre-assignment instructions, to supervise and control the completion of work, and to undertake ‘on the job’ training and appraisals where necessary.
4. To ensure that the job is completed within budget
5. To liaise with the client throughout the year
6. To ensure that appropriate liaison takes place with all other departments
7. To develop a detailed knowledge of the firm’s specialist services
8. To perform the firm’s review and completion procedures, attend the final meeting with the client, and ensure that the client subsequently receives the final accounts and commercial management letter on a timely basis.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified. First or second time passes preferred.

Experience:

Previous experience operating at manager level in a similar role is required.

Proven experience in client handling.

Proven audit experience in producing high quality audits.

Audit Experience from a practice background would be a distinct advantage.

Audit experience of Owner Managed Business, Academies and Corporate clients would be advantageous.

Experience of analytical review approach desirable.

Business development experience and interest would be a distinct advantage.

performance of others through the annual performance review process.

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