Audit Manager

TPF Recruitment; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2-3 days) light

Flexible working hours

Free parking

Dress for your diary

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is supporting a distinguished chartered accountancy practice in Tonbridge, Kent. The Audit Manager role offers a permanent position with flexible hours and a hybrid working pattern.

You will manage a portfolio of audit and accounts clients, lead a team of managers, supervise staff and report to partners, with a focus on not-for-profit and corporate clients. Salary ranges £55,000–£70,000 dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with post-qualification experience, or proven by experience.
• Ability to apply audit standards through practical application.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP.
• Experience with not-for-profit and corporate clients is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver audit and accounts assignments.
• Lead large and complex assignments.
• Review statutory accounts preparation and corporate tax computations.
• Supervise junior staff during audits and review their work.
• Deliver audit files to partners on time.
• Monitor chargeability and assignment budgets.
• Coach staff for performance and development.
• Develop sector knowledge and stay updated on industry trends.
• Mentor audit and accounts trainees and contribute to training.

Skills

Audit management

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

TPF Recruitment is supporting a distinguished chartered accountancy practice in Tonbridge, Kent. The firm has been attracting top candidates in the local area over the last five years thanks to its relaxed and flexible approach, excellent exposure and strong career prospects.

The position is available as a permanent, full‑time or part‑time role. The audit and accounts work is flexible and can be built around the selected candidate’s experience and aspirations.

As an Audit Manager you will be allocated your own client portfolio, which includes a mixture of company and charity audit clients, company accounts and taxation, as well as personal tax returns. You will work within a team of managers, oversee a team, manage workflow and report directly to the partners.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and delivery of audit/accounts assignments
• Lead some large and complex assignments
• Review statutory accounts preparation and corporate tax computations
• Supervise junior staff during the audit and review their work
• Deliver the audit file to the partner in a timely manner
• Identify cross‑selling opportunities and potential management letter points
• Manage client communication in an effective manner
• Monitor your chargeability and your assignment budgets pro‑actively
• Coach other staff for improved performance and technical development
• Develop specialist sector knowledge and keep abreast of industry developments
• Mentor audit & accounts trainees, contribute to the training and development programme

Requirements

For this Audit Manager vacancy in Tonbridge, you will be:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with post‑qualification experience, or qualified by experience
• Ability to apply audit standards through practical application
• Knowledge of UK GAAP
• Practical knowledge of the preparation of group accounts
• Knowledge of IFRS would be useful but not essential
• Experience of both not‑for‑profit clients and corporate clients would be advantageous but isn't essential.

Benefits

• Audit Manager
• Circa £55,000 - £70,000 dependent on experience, background and qualifications - negotiable
• A highly competitive benefits package is also on offer
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working pattern 2-3 days from home
• Free parking
• Excellent company culture
• Dress for your diary
• Our client will consider both full‑time, and part‑time applicants