Audit Manager

ACCA Careers; Tonbridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Tonbridge location

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Tonbridge is seeking an Audit Manager to lead and manage audits from planning to completion within deadlines. The role involves reviewing and preparing financial statements, communicating findings to clients, and mentoring junior staff within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate holds ACA or ACCA, has strong audit and financial reporting knowledge, and proven experience in managing engagements and tax returns. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification required.
• Strong knowledge of audit standards and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing tax returns.
• Experience leading audit engagements and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audits, ensuring they are completed efficiently and within deadlines.
• Review and prepare financial statements in line with relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with clients to address audit findings and provide actionable insights.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, fostering their professional development.
• Ensure compliance with audit standards and internal procedures.
• Work closely with other departments to provide a seamless service to clients.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions.
• Maintain strong client relationships and address their queries effectively.
• Prepare complex personal and corporate tax returns.

Skills

Audit standards knowledge

Financial reporting knowledge

Client-facing communication

Proactive workload management

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

As an Audit Manager in Tonbridge, you'll play a key role in leading audits and ensuring the smooth running of engagements from start to finish.

Client Details

Our client is a well established accountancy firm in Tonbridge. They are keen to recruit a candidate with extensive experience in audit with some working knowledge of accounts prep and tax returns.

Description

• Lead and manage audits, ensuring they are completed efficiently and within deadlines.
• Review and prepare financial statements in line with relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with clients to address audit findings and provide actionable insights.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, fostering their professional development.
• Ensure compliance with audit standards and internal procedures.
• Work closely with other departments to provide a seamless service to clients.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions.
• Maintain strong client relationships and address their queries effectively.
• Prepare complex personal and corporate tax returns.

Profile

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA).
• Strong technical knowledge of audit standards and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing tax returns.
• Experience managing audit engagements and leading teams.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• A proactive and organised approach to managing workloads.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of £55,000 to £70,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Hybrid working.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Located in Tonbridge, within a collaborative and supportive environment.