Overview
If you’re a high achiever with good people skills, combined with the ability and determination to succeed in a demanding environment, this may be a perfect opportunity for you to join an established firm of Chartered Accountants near Woking, specialising in entrepreneurial, challenging clients of various shapes and sizes. They are looking to recruit a manager to effectively manage all aspects of a portfolio of business clients including the accounting and tax affairs of the related parties
Ideally you will live locally, be bright and energetic. You will have 3 -4 years post qualification audit experience gained in a Practice environment.
Audit Manager- About the Role
- In this role you will work closely with the Audit Partners which great autonomy, you will of course be responsible for overseeing the work of junior members of staff.
- To cost effectively manage all aspects of a portfolio of business clients including the accounting and tax affairs of the related parties within the agreed budgets and timescales
- Effective communication with clients to ensure they are fully appraised of their affairs at all times and are made aware of their tax liabilities in a timely manner
- Meeting statutory deadlines
- Meeting billing targets
- Ensure that client workflow is managed in accordance with the Firm’s procedures
- Planning and undertaking the accounts preparation work i.e., auditing, corporation tax returns, annual returns
- Face to face meetings and other verbal and written communications with clients
- Assist with recruitment of staff and employee development and training
- Assist trainees in satisfying their training and reporting/recording obligations
The successful Qualified Audit Manager will have:
- ACA, ACCA or CA qualification
- 3-4 years PQE experience
- Prior experience of managing a portfolio of circa £150K upwards of client fees as a Manager or Assistant Manager
- Knowledge of accepted auditing and accounting practices and principles
- Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is essential
- Knowledge of CaseWare or similar accounting package & commercial bookkeeping packages like Xero, Sage and QuickBooks
- Professional verbal and written communication skills as well as an excellent telephone manner
- Report writing skills
ACA / ACCA Qualified Audit Manager – Benefits
An attractive office environment, excellent employee benefits scheme, great team ethos and free parking!