Audit Manager in Slough)

Due to an exciting merger, a leading accountancy practice is expanding its team and is now recruiting for an Audit Manager in the Slough area. These roles offer excellent progression opportunities, with the potential for career advancement into management and partnership. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for client service and professional development. If you’re eager to play a key role in shaping the future of a growing practice, then we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Communicate directly with clients via phone and email.
• Ensure all queries are discussed with the client and key risk areas, or unresolved matters are brought to the client managers or partner attention.
• Communicating directly with partners and support staff on all matters.
• Assist in job planning and workflow of accounts and audit work.
• Chasing clients where necessary to ensure jobs are progressed timely and efficiently once records have been received.
• Ensure the client control schedule has been updated accurately at all stages of the assignment, from the receipt of client records through to job completion.
• Staff responsibilities - motivate and train junior members of staff.
• Keep key staff informed when cover is required due to study or holiday leave to ensure a seamless service is given to accounts and audit clients.
• Assist with pre-audit planning with manager and partner.
• Attend client premises for each audit assignment at planning and field work stage as necessary, and ultimately present the audit files for manager review.
• Key audit findings to be communicated to the client manager and/or partner.
• Where audit clients are located at non-commutable distances from the office, overnight accommodation should be arranged as necessary.
• Document and test audit clients' systems and controls notes, which should be reviewed with appropriate client staff so that they are kept up to date on an annual basis.
• Manage time appropriately so that accounts preparation work and corporation tax returns can be filed on time and structured around audit assignments.
• Maintain and develop existing as well as new customers, through proactive service and support.
• Identify cross-selling service opportunities.
• Self-development - Develop relevant knowledge and skills through continued study.
• Maintain and uphold the professional ethical standards set out in the staff handbook and the law and regulations pertaining to money laundering and terrorist financing.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working in an external audit role.
• Possess excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

This role is hybrid working with 3 days spent in the office a week, where car parking is available. The office location also benefits from excellent public transport links and is within walking distance from a main line train station. You will receive excellent training and support in a growing and well-respected Practice Firm alongside an excellent benefits package including full study support if you are still studying towards a professional qualification.