Audit and Accounts Manager
Day to Day of the Role:
*Manage and develop a client portfolio, ensuring a good relationship, understanding their needs, and overseeing work-in-progress against budgets and fees.
*Ensure assignments are complete before submission to Partners.
*Plan assignments to meet budgets and communicate with the team.
*Manage work allocation among team members.
*Conduct regular reviews to ensure compliance with standards.
*Interact with clients alongside the senior audit team, providing progress updates.
*Complete and submit timesheets promptly.
*Assist Partners with WIP analysis and apply up-to-date technical knowledge.
*Report to Partners, delegate tasks, coach, and manage the team, including performance reviews.
*Maintain regular client contact, providing ongoing updates.
*Assist in quoting for new work, including identifying specifications and time costs.
*Develop new systems and processes for efficient work throughput.
*Liaise with clients on all aspects of audit/accounts/tax and be the main point of contact for queries.
*Plan, supervise, and finalise jobs, identifying key issues.
*Prepare and finalise statutory accounts.
*Act as an ambassador for the firm, building contacts and developing new business opportunities.
*Attend external and internal meetings, plan staffing requirements, and work as a team with other managers.
*Coach and develop junior team members, providing constructive feedback.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Proficient in IT including Excel, audit and accounts packages (CCH Accounts Production, CCH Audit Automation), Outlook, CCH Practice Management.
*Committed to CPD in line with Institute.
*Maintain high professional standards of conduct and practice.
*Knowledgeable about the industry, markets, and core client base.
*Aware of financial targets and assists senior management in achieving these.
*Proven experience in Audit & Accounts within practice.
*Qualified or part-qualified may be considered depending on experience.
*A minimum of 6 years’ accountancy practice experience in Audit & Accounts.
Benefits:
*Competitive salary and benefits package.
*Flexible working arrangements.
*28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
*Private Health and Medical Insurance.
*Employee Referral Scheme.
*Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme.
*Paid car parking.