Audit & Accounts Manager - Wimbledon - £40,000 - £45,000

Audit & Accounts Manger / ACCA, ACA / Wimbledon - £40,000 - £45,000

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced accountant to join a leading accountancy firm based in Wimbledon. The ideal Audit & Accounts manager will join the growing accounts and audit team, as a manager, and part of the management team, reporting directly to the partners of the business.

The ideal Audit & Accounts Manager, will be ACA or ACCA qualified, with at least 5 years post qualification experience. This role would suit someone with a strong track record in audit & accounts preparation and who is currently managing a client base with work including audits & accounts, wishing to make a change, and move to a business where they will be developed and have a clear progression path.

The Audit & Accounts manager will be responsible with the following:

• Plan and manage assignments effectively and within the agreed timescale


• Play a key role in the management team, including strategic decisions, staff planning, and client service


• Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, such as money laundering checks etc


• Deliver assurance services in accordance with the principles of the Client Service Framework


• Play an active role in winning new clients, through networking, business development and initial meetings with potential new clients


• Manage key client relationships and expectations


• Monitor budgets and agree fees for each engagement


• Be responsible for managing audit teams on various assignments

The successful candidate will have the following Experience / Qualification:

• A professional qualification – ACA/ACCA, with a good exam record, and be educated to degree level (or equivalent).


• Client management experience


• Computer literate with knowledge of accounts packages, such as IRIS, SAGE, EXCEL, and Outlook for client interaction.


• Technical and industry sector expertise, with experience of taking responsibility for performance appraisal and development.


• Excellent communication skills with clients, including timely response to all queries, and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships.


• Ability to mentor, motivate and support the audit and accounts team, with clear instructions, deadlines, and help when needed.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious& experienced, qualified accountant, to progress their career into a successful and growing team in the heart of Wimbledon.

If this sounds of interest, please apply now!

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