Mixed Audit & Accounts Senior Client Manager in Chester

We live and breathe our core values and behaviours, and support our purpose of 'helping you prosper'. They set the tone for the team to work by and we are looking for people who value the same things as us: being present, making progress, enjoying it and living empathy.

UHY Hacker Young is a leading firm of Chartered Accountants based in the centre of Chester. We are ambitious people, united in our mission to be exceptional auditors, accountants and business advisers delivering seamlessly integrated client service. Through both our UHY UK & International network we harness global intelligence and combine this with local presence and knowledge to share technical and commercial insight.

The team at UHY Hacker Young in Chester provide a range of audit, taxation and business advisory services to a varied portfolio of clients, predominantly Owner-Managed Businesses, as well as the affairs of some large businesses with much more complex, technical requirements.

We are a growing firm with ambitious plans for growth and provide a great environment for you to take your career to the next level and beyond in a supportive and people-focused environment.

Role overview

This role would suit someone looking to take on a mixed role encompassing both Audit manager for our Audit clients, which include commercial businesses as well as NFPs and academy clients, as well as preparation of statutory accounts for our wide variety of SME and larger clients. The successful candidate will be a key member of our team. They will be the first point of contact for the clients and will be responsible for managing and running an audit from the planning stage right through to completion and sign off. Your role will also include that of client manager to a mixed portfolio of SMEs and larger businesses and preparing statutory accounts compliant with UK accounting standards.

Are you an ambitious qualified accountant with audit and accounting experience looking for a new challenge? As a growing department we have big plans for the future. We recognise that you and the rest of our team are essential to deliver on our purpose of 'helping you prosper' whether you are a client, member of our team or part of the wider community. We want you to be challenged, have fun in the workplace, work with like-minded individuals and deliver great service.

Your typical daily duties will include:

• Acting as the lead manager on audits, reporting to our Audit Director;
• Responsibility for developing and finalising the audit plan, identifying key audit risks based on the background knowledge, thorough research, preliminary results and discussions with the client, and ensure appropriate work is planned to address these;
• Setting and monitoring of budgets, undertaking execution of the fieldwork, drafting the financial statements, letter of representation and audit findings reports and assisting the Audit Partner and RI to prepare for the closing meeting;
• Be responsible for clearing review points and addressing any follow-up queries until the date the audit report is signed;
• Ensure quality of financial statement disclosures by reference to the applicable checklist;
• Identify any areas of weakness in the clients system & controls and making reasonable recommendations for improvements;
• Maintain and develop technical ability by attending webinars and keeping abreast of technical developments in both accounting and audit arenas;
• Being the first point of contact for a client portfolio. Preparing statutory accounts and ensuring any queries are dealt with promptly;
• Assisting and supporting other members of the team with technical issues.

Working arrangements

The working week is 37.5 hours (Monday to Friday). There is limited flexibility of hours to meet specific work demands as needed. Your principal work base is our Chester office. However, you will be required to spend time working at client premises.

Career mentoring and coaching

• Casual dress on Fridays
• Christmas shutdown - this is counted as part of holiday entitlement (3 days)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Reimbursement of one professional subscription each year
• New client and employee referral bonus.

Person specification

• Be approachable to members of the audit and accounts team
• Supporting the team on technical issues
• Lead by example and instil a sense of professionalism in the team
• Manage your own workload effectively
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to the audit team.

Client service

• Maintain objectivity, professionalism and independence in client relationships
• Discuss difficult/contentious matters with the client directly
• Present yourself in a professional manner to the client at all times, including being appropriately dressed and communicating in an appropriate manner
• Act with integrity at all times

Team player

• Be an integral member of the audit group by participating in group activities
• Support less experienced members of the team as required.

Understanding of the profession and the job

• Well researched, enthusiastic and knowledgeable on the work and role of the auditor
• Strong personal ethics

How to apply

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter using the button below. Alternatively, you can send your application directly to Richard Smith at r.smith@uhy-chester.com