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We're exclusively recruiting for an Audit and Accounts Manager to join one of Kent's most prestigious chartered accountancy practices. Our client is a successful chartered accountancy practice based in Kent that specialises in supporting owner-managed businesses. Due to recent growth, they now have an opportunity for a full-time Audit and accounts Manager to support the senior team with the delivery of statutory audit and accounts preparation services for a broad range of clients.
You will gain fantastic exposure and be offered excellent career prospects in this position. You will be responsible for:
- Management of audits, from planning to completion
- Preparation of accounts for a diverse range of clients, as well as tax computations.
- Lead a portfolio of clients, from resource planning to WIP and budget management.
- Work closely with clients to build trusted relationships, being the go-to for support.
- Deliver a strong commercial awareness, reviewing opportunities for fee development.
- Confidently present work to Partners, completing files to a high standard.
- Underpin audit and accounts matters with current legislation and compliance.
- Handle compliance queries from clients, acting as the main point of contact and delivering clear communications.
- Provide quotes and estimate fees.
- Assist with pitching to new clients and attending networking opportunities, championing new business for the firm.
- Delegate work to, and mentor new trainees, supporting with their learning and development.
- The ideal candidate will hold an ACA or ACCA qualification, with experience of managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SME clients.
- They will also have experience of planning and completing audits, as well as analytical reviews, accounts preparation and work review.
- The person will have experience in supervising internal and on-site teams, and be driven to provide a high-quality service to clients.
- They will be passionate in their work, a strong communicator and have an attention to detail that supports their ability to work to multiple simultaneous deadlines.
- £50,000- £60,000, depending on experience
- Excellent career progression
- Parking
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Great atmosphere and culture
