At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead audit assignments and manage client relationships while developing your skills.
- Company: A forward-thinking accountancy firm dedicated to employee growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and clear progression towards leadership roles.
- Other info: Enjoy a positive work environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a growing firm where your career aspirations are actively supported.
- Qualifications: ACA or ACCA qualified with experience in leading audit assignments.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
A highly regarded and growing accountancy practice is seeking an Audit Manager to join its Colchester office. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking firm that invests heavily in the development of its people and offers a realistic pathway towards future leadership, including progression towards Responsible Individual (RI) status.
Working with a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and corporate clients, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit services while developing your commercial, technical and leadership skills.
The Role
- Managing a varied client portfolio across multiple sectors
- Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion
- Reviewing work completed by junior team members and providing ongoing coaching and development
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Leading client meetings and acting as a trusted adviser
- Supporting Partners and Directors with portfolio management and business development initiatives
- Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
- Assisting with corporate and personal tax compliance work where required
- Identifying opportunities to enhance client service and add value
- Contributing to the development and growth of the wider team
About You
- ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
- Currently working within a UK accountancy practice environment
- Operating at Audit Senior, Assistant Manager or Manager level
- Experienced in leading external audit assignments
- Confident in managing client relationships and supervising teams
- Technically strong with a solid understanding of UK accounting and auditing standards
- Ambitious and motivated by career progression
- Keen to take on greater responsibility and develop towards senior leadership positions
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Clear progression opportunities with a structured route towards RI status
- Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing professional development and technical training
- A supportive and collaborative leadership team
- A positive working environment where career aspirations are actively encouraged
- Genuine long-term opportunities to progress into senior management, director and future leadership roles
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a firm that combines ambitious growth plans with a genuine commitment to employee development.
Locations
Manager Accounting and Audit in Colchester, Essex employer: Hays
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