Corporate Audit Manager

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Kettering; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd seeks an experienced Audit & Accounts Manager to join its Corporate Services team. You will manage a portfolio of corporate clients, oversee audit and accounts assignments, and work closely with Partners to deliver a high-quality, commercially focused service.

This client-facing role offers opportunities to develop client relationships, support business development and help develop junior team members within a growing professional services firm in the UK.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification is required.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in an accountancy practice.
• Minimum 2 years' experience supervising or managing staff within practice.
• Proven experience leading audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate clients and act as a key point of contact.
• Plan and manage audit, accounts preparation and outsourcing assignments.
• Lead and review audit assignments, ensuring work meets professional and quality standards.
• Review and finalise accounts, audit files and corporation tax work.
• Respond promptly to client and third-party queries, including HMRC.
• Work with Partners to manage WIP and progress assignments through to completion and billing.
• Supervise, coach and develop junior team members, including providing feedback and appraisals.
• Identify opportunities for business development and support Partners with advisory and value-added assignments.

Skills

Auditing

Client liaison

People management

Microsoft Office

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

An established and growing professional services firm is seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Manager to join its Corporate Services team.
Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply.
You will manage a portfolio of corporate clients, oversee audit and accounts assignments, and work closely with Partners and the wider team to deliver a high-quality, commercially focused service.
This is a client-facing role offering opportunities to develop client relationships, support business development and help develop junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate clients and act as a key point of contact.
• Plan and manage audit, accounts preparation and outsourcing assignments.
• Lead and review audit assignments, ensuring work meets professional and quality standards.
• Review and finalise accounts, audit files and corporation tax work.
• Respond promptly to client and third-party queries, including HMRC.
• Work with Partners to manage WIP and progress assignments through to completion and billing.
• Supervise, coach and develop junior team members, including providing feedback and appraisals.
• Identify opportunities for business development and support Partners with advisory and value-added assignments.

About You - Essential

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience in an accountancy practice.
• Minimum 2 years' experience managing or supervising staff within practice.
• Proven experience leading audits.
• Strong knowledge of audit, accounts preparation and corporate taxation.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• FCA or FCCA qualification.
• Experience working with charities and/or academies.
• Experience in business development, networking or advisory work.

What's on Offer

• A senior role within an established professional services environment.
• A varied portfolio of clients and assignments.
• Close working relationship with experienced Partners.
• Opportunities to develop your career and professional skills.
• Responsibility for leading and developing a team.
• Exposure to audit, accounts, tax and advisory work.