Job Title: Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager
Location: Central London
Package: up to £57,000 , 25 days holiday +BH, bonuses, private medical, and more
Working Hours: Full time, flexible hours, standard hours are 8:30am-6:30pm, core hours 10am-4pm
An exciting new opportunity is available within a top 50 UK Accountancy Practice for an Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager to join their expanding team. This medium sized 9 partner practice has history dating back over the past 50 years, and this is a huge opportunity for an ambitious individual to take the next step
This is a crucial role for the practice, and is suitable for an existing Assistant Manager, or experienced Senior ready to take the next step. The practice have a detailed progression plan, where Assistant Managers will have opportunities to progress throughout the business, with plenty becoming eventual partners. If you are an ambitious audit and accounts professional looking to take the next step, then look no further
Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager Job Responsibilities
Lead and assist managers on audit assignments from planning through to completion, taking ownership of day-to-day delivery, fieldwork and file progression.
Prepare audit plans, budgets, timetables and risk assessments, ensuring the audit approach is proportionate and well documented.
Lead on-site and remote fieldwork, including allocating sections to juniors, coaching throughout the audit and ensuring work is completed to required standards.
Be a key point of contact for clients during audits: coordinate information requests, manage expectations and maintain strong working relationships.
Review audit work, clear review points and support managers with audit file completion, finalisation and sign-off readiness.
Prepare and/or review statutory accounts for a range of clients (typically owner-managed businesses/SMEs), ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.
Draft and review management letters and communicate findings, control points and recommendations clearly.
Support the development of junior staff through on-the-job coaching, feedback and technical guidance.
Assist with workload planning across the team, identifying resourcing needs and escalating issues early.
Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager Job Requirements
Should be ACCA or ACA qualified
Minimum of 3 years Accountancy Practice experience
Excellent understanding of UK GAAP, FRS, and IFRS
Experience in leading audits from planning through to completion, and experience in assisting senior managers
Excellent client relations experience
Experience supervising and supporting juniors
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager Salary and Benefits
Salary depending on experience, ranging from £52,000-£57,000 (can be higher DOE)
25 days holiday, plus
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