Audit Senior Manager

Michael Page (UK); Guiseley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm based in the UK is seeking an ACCA/ACA qualified candidate with over 5 years of post-qualification experience. The role involves managing a team, maintaining strong client relationships, and overseeing financial targets. The position offers flexible and hybrid working, along with a competitive salary range of £60-75k. The ideal candidate should be a motivated individual with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to embrace change.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible/hybrid working

Annual discretionary bonus

Death in service

Payment of professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in an accountancy practice.
• Proven experience managing an audit portfolio.
• Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle team development, talent attraction, and technical work.
• Manage budgets, fees targets, WIP, and debtors.
• Regularly communicate with clients on service delivery.

Skills

Client relationship management

Problem-solving

Team management

Organisation and planning

Education

ACCA/ACA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Top 20 National firm with international links; modern city centre offices.

About Our Client

This Accountancy practice is based in Leeds city centre with offices across the UK. As a Top 100 firm in the UK, they are continuously growing with London as their main audit hub. Due to recent investment, this firm is planning on an exciting 2024 (and beyond) with plenty of development and progression opportunities. I would highly recommend the working environment based on testimonials from current employees.

Job Description

• Reporting to a partner you will handle the development of your team, attraction of new talent, delivering / overview of technical work, client stakeholder management and ensure all the correct processes and procedures are followed.
• Develop, retain and motivate junior members of staff and assist in the management of the team on a day-to-day basis.
• Proactively monitor and help to resolve people issues, provide constructive input to colleagues, identify and act upon own and team training and development needs, provide support to career planning of team members.
• Management of budgets, fees targets, WIP and debtors.
• Advising on an array of practice queries when necessary.
• Act as one of the main points of contact within the office for clients, keeping them informed of progress in relation to all aspects of service delivery and maintaining regular contact with them.
• Review work completed by junior team members and resolving all issues.
• Ability to multi-task and complete assignments within time constraints and set deadlines.
• Working and liaising with colleagues in other offices/departments as necessary to provide high quality client service.
• Knowledgeable of the firm's services and able to cross-sell those services into client base.
• This position is primarily based in the office due to the people management nature of this role.
• Ideally, the successful individual will be based in the office 4 days a week.

The Successful Applicant

• ACCA/ACA qualified or equivalent with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Have proven experience of working in a practice environment.
• Experience in managing an audit portfolio.
• Have a proven track record of maintaining strong client relationships.
• Have a proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering client solutions.
• Be a motivated individual and able to work alone or as part of a team.
• The ability to take responsibility and use own initiative to resolve problems and issues.
• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and clients at all levels.
• Strong organisation and planning skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to positively embrace changes and new challenges.

What's on Offer

• City Centre location.
• Flexible/hybrid working available.
• 25 days holiday.
• Work life balance.
• Death in service.
• Payment of professional subscriptions.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Salary is dependent on experience but they are flexible between £60-75k.