Audit Manager

The Audit Manager will manage a portfolio of clients in the Professional Services industry, providing exceptional service in Accounting & Finance. This role is based in Godalming and involves regular client interaction, strategic input, and high-quality audit execution.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, mid-tier organisation in the accountancy sector. With a reputation for delivering top-notch services, they prioritise building strong relationships with their clients.

Description

• Manage a portfolio of Clients with fees of c£500,000


• Manage large complicated audits


• Problem solving - e.g. provide solutions to partners


• Have an understanding of different risks to the firm rather than just audit risk • Reputational


• Credit etc


• Help with collating data for any inspections/reviews or audit technical enquires.


• Check/chase up timesheet entries from people on your jobs - e.g. make sure they are coded properly.


• Ensuring teams are sticking to budgets and not charging too much time


• Acting as the first point of contact for the client on all areas


• Supporting other managers to help monitor and develop trainees


• Managing other areas of the firm on your clients, tax, payroll, PSA agreements, P11d's etc


• Responding to clients promptly


• Considering commercial opportunities for the firm, either internally or as generating new business leads and convert them into profitable engagements


• Participating in business development activities including proposals, presentations and networking.


• Be a "safe pair of hands" when client queries are received or deadlines approaching to ensure partners are confident you are in control • BUT know when to ask for help from partner


• Be aware of what risks are attached to certain areas of advice


• Know when to say no to additional work

• Relevant Accounting Qualification such as ACA or ACCA or equivalent.


• Experience managing both people and a portfolio within a mid-tier firm


• High level of familiarity with UK auditing and accounting standards


• Good understanding of corporate tax


• Experience in developing and implementing audit methodologies and quality control procedures


• Commercially aware and able to apply and communicate technical knowledge in a clear and commercial way


• Experience in both substantive and controls based audits, group reporting and cross border groups


• Expertise in delivery of the primary accounting frameworks (UK GAAP, FRS 101, FRS 102 and IFRS)

• A competitive salary in the range of £65,000 - £70,000.


• Generous holiday allowance.


• Hybrid working options, promoting work-life balance.


• Private medical coverage.

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