Audit Manager - Ipswich

ProTalent are currently working with a successful and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Ipswich to recruit a new Audit Manager.The firm:Fast-growing and dynamic accountancy firm in IpswichVaried, challenging and hugely rewarding Audit Manager roleExpert team who work hard to provide exceptional standardsStrong focus on innovation and technology, and ambitious growth plansThe Audit Manager role:Reporting to the Head of Division Partner, your core responsibilities as an Audit Manager will include: Build long lasting client relationships – develop and apply your technical and commercial knowledge to provide expert advice and exceed client expectationsSupport a number of Partners by managing a diverse portfolio of clients and often being their primary point of contact. Your portfolio will consist of both new and more established clients and you will be encouraged to develop further revenue streams within it as well as helping to bring in new clients to the firm.Responding to ad hoc client queries.Ensure assignments are completed to a high standard, on time and within budgets agreed with PartnersLead and manage audit assignments to completion, managing people and delivery of the assignment, budgets, billing recovery and client engagement and satisfactionResponsible for the quality of our delivery at all times, ensuring any actions are completed to the highest standardsLine manage more junior staff, overseeing their work and assisting them with their career developmentSupport the practice in continuously improving our way of working including current systems and adopting new technologyProvide support on tenders, proposals and other business development activities to promote the firm and develop your profile externallyContribute generally to the management of the audit team, audit procedures and, more widely, to the whole compliance team. Consider technical audit and accounting developments and provide training to ensure the team are updated so that high standards are maintainedThe successful Audit Manager candidate:ACCA/ACA Qualified with at least 1-2 years PQE in practiceYou will have at least 6 years’ UK practice experiencePrevious experience operating at (Assistant) Audit Manager levelProven experience of producing high quality auditsCreate a positive impression with clients and staffExcellent client relationship skillsAptitude to assist with business development activitiesHighly commercial approachStrong communication and interpersonal skillsA proactive approach, prepared to go the extra mileStrong IT skillsEnjoy developing more junior staffThank you for your interest.