External Audit Manager

ACCA Careers; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Audit Manager to lead teams in delivering high-quality audits across a diverse range of clients. This role offers the opportunity to gain in-depth insights into business operations while fostering relationships with internal stakeholders and clients. You'll be at the forefront of audit engagements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and mentoring junior staff. The position also provides a flexible working environment, with a mix of office, home, and client site work, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your career and personal development. Join us to elevate your professional journey and make a significant impact in the audit landscape.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

24/7 Virtual GP Access

Flexible Working

Volunteering Days

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/ICAS or equivalent experience.
• Experience with IFRS and UK GAAP standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-location teams to deliver high-quality audits from planning to completion.
• Manage financial and resource aspects of audit engagements.

Skills

Project Management

Team Management

Relationship Management

Audit Standards Knowledge

Innovative Thinking

Education

ACA / ACCA / ICAS Qualification

Equivalent Work Experience

Job description

About the role:

The Central Practice consists of 5 networked offices in Birmingham, the East Midlands, Milton Keynes, Bristol, and Cardiff. With a rapidly growing, dynamic marketplace, more than 500 clients and some 600 partners and staff in the region, the Central Audit practice is a great place to build a career. We've a wide variety of clients from entrepreneurial start-ups through to major public sector organisations, FTSE 100 members, and large global businesses.

As a Manager, you'll lead a team of forward-thinking individuals to deliver high quality audits. You'll gain in-depth knowledge into how businesses run, gain direct access to internal stakeholders and clients, and work with an unrivalled range of organisations we audit. A rewarding career path awaits, join our team to develop yourself as a professional and benefit from the wide range of development opportunities available at PwC. The role may involve occasional travel to other offices as required.

What your days will look like:

1. Leading multi-location teams, using your team and relationship management skills to ensure the delivery of high-quality audit work - from planning to completion of an audit, including the review of financial statements, ensuring that it meets PwC and regulatory standards;
2. Building meaningful relationships and demonstrating curiosity that will allow you to have insightful conversations and provide visible challenge during the audit;
3. Managing the financial and resource aspects of audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout;
4. Leading on internal projects supporting PwC and the lines of service, as well as acting as a role model, mentor, and coach for junior staff members in your business unit;
5. Supporting your team's technical and personal development and identifying where they may require further support.

This role is for you if:

1. Must possess a ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified accountant or Chartered Accountant Qualification (or an international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience. This includes international candidates who qualify through experience in their home country;
2. Experience of IFRS and/or UK GAAP and international standards on auditing;
3. Strong project management skills and experience managing an audit from planning to completion;
4. Ability to establish and nurture positive relationships across all levels - both internally and externally;
5. Drives innovative thinking and supports others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdles;

What you'll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.