Senior Audit & Accounts Manager – Top 20

Ambition; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Audit & Accounts Manager to lead a diverse portfolio in Central London. This role offers the chance to shape your responsibilities around your strengths while managing clients across tech and construction sectors. With a focus on high-quality service delivery, you'll build strong client relationships and mentor trainees. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a supportive environment that encourages career progression. If you're passionate about audit and accounts, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

33 days of holiday

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Outstanding Performance Award Bonus

Career Development Programs

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA ICAEW or ACCA with audit and accounts experience.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients in various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of PE-backed/OMB clients across various sectors.
• Plan, control, and review client work to ensure efficiency.
• Conduct pre-audit meetings and prepare time budgets.

Skills

Audit Management

Client Relationship Management

UK GAAP

IFRS

Portfolio Management

Education

ACA ICAEW or ACCA qualified

Job description

Senior Audit & Accounts Manager – Top 20

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External Audit Recruitment Specialist - Public Practice at Ambition

Senior Audit & Accounts Manager – Top 20

About the Role: Ambition is partnering with a leading Top 20 firm to hire a Senior Audit & Accounts Manager for their Central London office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team, with the flexibility to shape the role around your strengths and interests.

About the Firm: Our client is part of a leading international network and has demonstrated strong growth in recent years. As a training firm, they ensure a continuous influx of talented trainees and provide robust support from their technical team.

About the Team: The team has been expanding year on year, driven by a mix of client wins through tendering and organic growth. This growth promises future opportunities for career progression.

Your Portfolio: You will manage a portfolio of audit and accounts clients worth approximately £800k-£1m, including SMEs and PE-backed businesses. Clients span various sectors, with particular strength in tech and construction. The established team offers flexibility, allowing you to focus on audit, accounts, or a balanced mix, tailored to your preferences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of PE-backed/OMB clients across various sectors, including Tech and Construction.
• Meet client needs and maximize portfolio fee income by delivering high-quality services.
• Efficiently manage resources and workflow.
• Handle client correspondence and build strong client relationships.
• Plan, control, and review client work to ensure efficient and effective job completion.
• Conduct pre-audit meetings with clients to discuss significant business events and areas requiring attention.
• Prepare time budgets for assignments, ensuring profitability.
• Ensure trainees receive a variety of jobs for broad training and experience.
• Conduct six-monthly appraisals and sign off training records for allocated staff.
• Complete staff review forms after each job, providing feedback and identifying areas for development.
• Identify opportunities for additional services to offer clients.
• Target new clients through networking, marketing, and referrals.
• Undertake ad-hoc project work, including compliance or value-added services.

Requirements:

• ACA ICAEW, ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Recent exposure to both audit and accounts work in the UK.
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship provided).
• Practical experience with UK GAAP.
• Experience with IFRS is beneficial.
• Agile Working: Flexible core hours between 10 AM and 2 PM, with two days of remote work each week.
• Holidays: 33 days of holiday, including bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days during a training contract, with the option to buy 5 additional days).
• Salary Package: Competitive salary package.
• Employee Recognition: Recognition programs such as the Outstanding Performance Award Bonus.
• Career Development: New and improved succession planning program and supportive management structure.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Free, confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counseling sessions and virtual doctor consultations for you and your family.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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