Audit Manager - Bicester

Xeinadin Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance x4 salary

Enhanced family leave

Enhanced sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Aylesbury is looking for an Audit Manager to manage audit processes for a diverse portfolio of clients. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA) with extensive audit experience and strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include ensuring quality service delivery, managing audit timelines and budgets, and preparing proposals for new projects. The company offers a competitive salary along with benefits like a pension scheme and generous annual leave.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACCA or ACA credentials required.
• Extensive audit experience necessary.
• Competence in managing a diverse client portfolio.
• Understanding of FRS102 and IFRS is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the audit process for a portfolio of clients.
• Ensure deliverables meet deadlines and budget constraints.
• Prepare proposals for new work and present to potential clients.
• Research and prepare proposals for new work and present to prospective clients.
• Act as a line manager for junior team members.
• Ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements.
• Represent Xeinadin to clients with a focus on innovation and the future.
• Convey the Xeinadin vision and values both internally and externally.
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct.

Skills

Audit experience

Client management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified practice accountant (ACCA/ACA)

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name

Audit Manager – Oxfordshire

Vacancy No

VN1737

Employment Type

Permanent

Duration

N/A

Location

Aylesbury, United Kingdom

Company Description

Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re‑imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward‑thinking, close‑knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future‑focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description

The Audit Manager will be responsible for managing the audit process for a portfolio of clients, providing an excellent level of service. This role requires a friendly and approachable individual with a clear perception of client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide an excellent level of service to a portfolio of clients which meets and exceeds their expectations.
• Managing the audit process and audit file reviews in accordance with Xeinadin’s standard procedures.
• Ensure agreed deliverables are within a set timeframe and that the job is completed within budget.
• To research and prepare proposals for new work, and to take part in formal presentations to prospective clients.
• To act as a line manager for junior members of the team.
• Ensure self and team members follow all legal and statutory requirements.
• Represent Xeinadin to the client ensuring that the day to day is delivered ensuring a focus on innovation and the future.
• Deliver the Xeinadin vision and values.
• Represent the firm internally and externally in a professional manner through appearance, conduct and attitude.

Key Requirements

• The successfully appointed individual will be a qualified practice accountant (ACCA/ACA).
• Wide range of audit experience
• Experience managing a portfolio of small to large clients
• Understanding of FRS102 and IFRS

Additional Requirements

• Commercially minded with a clear perception of client requirements
• Confident and professional
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ambitious and resilient mindset

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas* (subject to exceptions and business needs)
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform
• Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self‑funded at corporate rates) such as:
• • PMI single or family
  • Critical Illness Cover
  • Cash plan
  • Cycle to work
  • Eye care
  • Dental

Salary Competitive