Audit Manager
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Sittingbourne, Kent | Hybrid
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent (hybrid)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent, full time
Qualification: ACA or ACCA
Looking for an Audit Manager role where you still know your clients by name, but have the backing of a much bigger firm behind you? This one in Sittingbourne is worth a look.
ABOUT THE FIRM
My client is a well-established local practice that's part of a large UK and Ireland accountancy and business advisory group. Day to day it feels like a close-knit local office. Behind that you've got specialist support, technical resources and a lot of colleagues to lean on when a job gets tricky, which makes a real difference in audit.
THE ROLE
You'll run the audit process for your own portfolio of clients, from smaller owner-managed businesses through to larger entities. You'll review files, keep jobs on time and on budget, and be the main point of contact for your clients. You'll also line manage the juniors and help win new work, so there's a genuine chance to shape the team and the client base.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Managing a portfolio of audit clients, from small to large
Running the audit process and reviewing audit files
Keeping jobs on time and on budget
Line managing and mentoring junior team members
Preparing proposals and joining pitches for new clients
Making sure the team meets all regulatory and statutory requirements
WHO THIS WILL SUIT
ACA or ACCA qualified
Broad audit experience across a mixed portfolio
Charity and not-for-profit audit experience would be a real bonus
Solid FRS 102 knowledge and a working understanding of IFRS
Experience managing and developing junior staff
Friendly, commercially minded and confident with clients
WHAT'S ON OFFER
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Hybrid working
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 more
Office closure over Christmas
Life assurance at 4x salary, pension, and enhanced family leave and sick pay
Flexible benefits including private medical and dental
The feel of a local practice with the support of a national group
GET IN TOUCH
If you're an Audit Manager in Kent who wants a manageable portfolio and a team to develop, I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a line for a confidential chat.
Lydia Sinclair, ProTalent
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Audit Manager in Sittingbourne employer: ProTalent
Join a dynamic independent accountancy practice in the heart of Eastbourne, where you will gain comprehensive experience across various accounting functions while receiving full study support for your professional qualifications. Our supportive work culture encourages personal growth and client interaction from day one, making it an ideal environment for those looking to advance their careers in accountancy. With competitive starting salaries and a commitment to your development, this role offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of your work and thrive in a collaborative team setting.
