Audit Manager in Newbury

A well-established accountancy practice is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Manager to join its Newbury office. This is a key appointment within the audit team and would suit an experienced Audit Manager looking for a new challenge, increased responsibility and a clear opportunity to progress within an established practice. The successful candidate will manage a varied portfolio of audit clients, lead assignments from planning through to completion and provide guidance to the wider audit team. The Role: • Managing a portfolio of audit clients • Planning, managing and completing audit assignments • Reviewing audit files and financial statements • Ensuring assignments are delivered to a high standard and within budget • Supervising and mentoring Audit Seniors and Assistant Managers • Providing technical guidance and resolving audit issues • Developing and maintaining strong client relationships • Liaising with Partners and Directors on client matters • Managing workflow, deadlines and team resources • Identifying opportunities to improve processes and client service • Supporting the development and progression of junior members of the team • Contributing to the continued growth of the audit department About You: • ACA or ACCA qualified • Proven experience within an accountancy practice • Strong audit experience at Manager or highly experienced Assistant Manager level • Confident managing audits from planning through to completion • Experience supervising and developing junior team members • Strong technical accounting and auditing knowledge • Excellent client relationship and communication skills • Commercially minded with a proactive approach • Able to work independently while contributing effectively to the wider team • Keen to progress and take on further responsibility Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful