Audit & Accounts Manager

Audit & Accounts Manager Job Vacancy

Are you looking to join a thriving firm to manage a varied portfolio of clients across a split of audit and accounts? Are you a qualified accountant with experience of managing a team and managing the provision of audit? If so, this Audit & Accounts Manager job in Cheltenham that we’re delighted to be recruiting into on a retained basis, could be for you.

This firm of experienced accountants is looking for an ambitious, technically focused and highly organised professional, with significant management and strong IT skills who can oversee the workforce and WIP for a significant client portfolio for both audit and accounts.

This opportunity will suit someone who is confident in experienced in overseeing first-class client relationships and has excellent commercial acumen.

You’ll also possess people management skills and be a great motivator of people and possess the ability to nurture and inspire junior team members as well as the ability to overcome problems and problem solve at a high level.

This firm offer the same level of commitment and support to their staff as they do to their clients and their extensive package of professional development rewards as well as a great salary means the successful candidate will enjoy a very bright future indeed.

Job Purpose

• Planning and completion of audits for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• The allocation of audit work in the field and the office.
• Complete the audit file electronically.
• Review of statutory accounts.
• Prepare tax computations when relevant to audit assignments.
• 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.
• Delegate work to, and mentor an audit team, supporting with their learning and development.
• Set an example for the team as a natural leader of the team.
• Represent the firm at networking opportunities and support the provision of marketing and sales services.

About The Employer

This reputable accountancy practice in Cheltenham is proud of its first-class reputation and provides trusted accountancy services to a varied portfolio of clients, offering specialist knowledge across audit, finance and tax.

Committed to the development of its workforce, this firm has a lot to offer the successful candidate. Including a brilliant attitude towards flexible and hybrid working.

What’s On Offer

• £60,000 to £70,000 per annum.
• Permanent role, full time role.
• Generous annual leave
• Company pension.
• Continued professional development.
• Defined pathway of progression.
• Flexible and hybrid working policies.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

The Successful Applicant

• ACA or ACCA qualified with demonstrable accountancy practice experience.
• Strong knowledge of audit and general accounting.
• Experience managing a team of accountants.
• Excellent work ethic.
• Self-motivated and reliable who is eager to progress.
• Strong communication skills are essential, both verbal and written.
• Good awareness of current affairs.
• A can-do attitude and a proactive problem solver.
• Relationship management.
• Commercial awareness and business acumen.

About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new accountancy jobs in Cheltenham and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.