Audit & Accounts Manager

An Audit and Accounts Manager is required for a well-established firm of accountants where you’ll be managing a varied client portfolio. The successful candidate will support in providing a full range of accounting, auditing and tax services to assist clients. Company Benefits: * Critical illness cover * Income protection * IFA advice Key Responsibilities: * Management and control of a portfolio of accounting and audit engagements. Ensuring they are completed to internal methodology and are of the highest quality. * Directing and overseeing the work of junior team members. This includes reviewing their accounting and audit work whilst providing coaching and mentoring support. * Managing all aspects of accounting and audit delivery. This includes timelines, team briefings, team supervision, and reviews by more senior team members. * Acting as the primary point of contact for the accounting or audit client. * Overseeing the internal profitability of the engagement. This includes, budgeting, fee negotiation, identifying and communicating overruns, raising fees, and agreeing dates for cash collection. * Dealing with complex accounting and audit issues that arise during course of an engagement. * Communicating with other internal departments on technical matters. * Preparing accounting and audit proposals for prospective clients * Performance managing junior team members, ensuring that you are having development conversations that support their growth and career progression. Experience and Skills Requirements: * Experience in an accountancy firm is essential * Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA or equivalent * Current knowledge of current financial reporting and auditing, standards; including both FRS 102 and IFRS * Detailed knowledge of the Companies Act and LLP Act. * Excellent Microsoft Office competency * FCA Handbook knowledge would be a bonus but is not essential * Ability to use propriety software to manage the audit workflow and documentation of evidence * Experience with managing an accounts and audit portfolio * Review of audit files identifying key audit risks and planning appropriate responses to these risks * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Strong time management and organisational skills * Self-driven and resilient * Leadership skills and ability to act as a role model * Willingness to be part of a team that desire to achieve growth without losing professional standards. If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted