Audit Manager (Japanese speaker)

Blick Rothenberg; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Blick Rothenberg is seeking an Audit and Accounts Manager to lead audit client portfolios and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The role emphasizes collaboration, strong technical expertise, and the opportunity for career progression through mentoring. Join a supportive team within a dynamic and growing environment, preferably with Japanese language skills.

Benefits

Pension

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Permanent Health Insurance

Flexible hours of work

Life Assurance

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Benefits Portal

Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities

Opportunity to attend social events

Career Coaching

Qualifications

• Strong experience in practice.
• Ability to manage clients and teams.
• Japanese language ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of audit clients and prepare accounts.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax, and VAT regulations.
• Guide junior team members in both technical and day-to-day matters.

Skills

Client service

Technical expertise

Team management

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Are you looking to develop your career within a nurturing environment where you can flourish? Do you want to join an award-winning firm that strives for excellence and success for our clients, our people and our business?

Blick Rothenberg

Blick Rothenberg are a leading audit, accountancy, tax and business advisory firm founded on personal integrity and technical expertise. Our teams work seamlessly to provide advice throughout the life cycle of our clients. Our partner-led approach ensures that our clients receive an excellent service from a team of high-quality people who combine technical expertise with personal integrity. Our ethos is reflected in the way that we work with our clients, taking the time to understand their business and invest in the relationship to ensure that we can provide the best advice possible. We want success for our people, our clients and for our business.

In order to help preserve this winning formula, to bring it to life with our new joiners and to explain it to our clients, we have articulated our approach through the values of Collaboration, Authenticity Respect and being Dynamic. You can read more about our values here.

Blick Rothenberg is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce across all levels by building a culture that’s genuinely inclusive, a culture where everyone can fulfil their potential and can be themselves.
We seek to attract smart talented people from the widest talent pool as well as those that reflect the diversity of the communities we live and work in.
BR supports flexible working (BRighter working) which aims to allow you to balance your life with the needs of colleagues and the high expectations of our clients.

What we offer

We offer a nurturing and collaborative working culture that is caring and protecting of our people, within an environment where they can learn and flourish. In addition to a competitive remuneration package, we offer a range of flexible benefits and flexible hours of work. We have clearly defined career pathways which empower you to manage your own development. We have a number of colleague-led collaborative working groups which help shape our strategy.

The role

As an Audit and Accounts Manager, you will manage a portfolio of audit clients alongside the preparation of accounts and Corporation Tax computations/returns for limited companies. The main purpose of the role is to ensure compliance with GAAP and practical guidance is provided on regulatory matters such as tax and VAT regulations, requirements of UK law and the principles of good governance. You will have strong experience of working within practice and have exposure to the essential elements of client service and delivery. You will ideally be working within a managerial capacity already or aspiring to as part of your journey. You will become part of the management team including department work planning, appraisals directly guiding more junior team members on both technical and day to day matters.

An accountancy qualification such as ACA or ACCA are essential for this role. As part of the management your journey will continue via mentorship by the senior management team to provide soft skills development to include client and staff management. Personal coaching will also be available as your journey continues beyond formal qualifications tailored to your own individual aspirations and can even help you plot your route to Director/Partner.

A note from the Hiring Manager

“This is an opportunity to work with a great group of people and some fantastic clients in a varied and challenging role.

Working predominately within our Japanese desk, the ability to speak Japanese is desired.”

Azets

Blick Rothenberg are a part of Azets, an award-winning firm of Accountants and Business Advisors operating across the UK, Nordics and the USA. Azets are a family of over 6,500 employees and have seen dramatic growth in recent years which has made us the 9th largest accountancy firm in the UK. This allows Blick Rothenberg to continue to deliver the high quality, partner-led service, but with greater resource that being part of a larger business provides.

What's in it for you?

• Pension – Looking after your future self when it’s time to step back and relax.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays – Time to focus on what’s important to you.
• Private Medical Insurance – Taking care of your health. One less thing to worry about.
• Permanent Health Insurance – Financial protection in the event of illness or injury.
• Flexible hours of work – We’re on a mission to give you back your time.
• Life Assurance – 4 x times salary, our family is important to us, and so is yours.
• Employee Referral Bonus – We’re always looking for talented individuals to join our family.
• Employee Benefits Portal – Cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases.
• Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities – Continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations, so we can grow together.
• Opportunity to attend social events – Time to stop, pause and have fun.
• Career Coaching – Better never stops. Sharing our time to make the best use of yours.