Audit Manager

I am working with an Accountancy firm who are seeking an Audit Manager to join the team to manage a portfolio of audit and assurance assignments across various industry sectors. You will ensure the effective and timely completion whilst maintaining a high quality of standards. The role may require occasional visits to other member firms as and when required to assist with the growth of the practice through management of current clients and acquisition of new clients.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and carry out audit assignments for clients.
• Ensuring the audit team are on track and completing audit work within the allocated timetable and budget.
• Control and supervise junior staff both in the UK and in India.
• Communicating to the client on the progress of the audit and meeting them to discuss audit and accounts related matters.
• Advise clients on areas of business improvement and negotiate the terms of business with clients as required.
• Ensure accurate and timely billing and receipt.
• Regular dialogue with the India team.
• Improve processes by developing or implementing best practices.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending CPD course programme, workshops- reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Travel to other Group offices and related clients as reasonably required.

Business Development

• Assist the Business Development team as required to acquire new clients. Meet prospective clients, discuss requirements, and create proposal (with assistance from Directors as required).
• Extend the value chain by introducing new services to existing clients at all touch points.

You will need:

• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience (ACA/ACCA) ideally in a practice environment.
• Excellent knowledge of FRS 102 and IFRS (Consolidation experience is a must especially with overseas subsidiaries)
• Sound knowledge of ISA's
• Good report writing skills
• Experience of managing teams
• Competent with the following software: CaseWare, IRIS and familiar with the Mercia methodology

If you'd like to find out more please apply with your CV for a confidential call.