We are recruiting for an Audit & Financial Reporting Manager on behalf of a successful, dynamic accountancy practice that has been going through a period of ongoing growth, and the successful candidate will be a part of this continued growth.
This is a client facing role that will require the successful candidate to build strong relationships with clients and members of the team. As Audit & Financial Reporting Manager, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of audit clients, coordinate the team and review work, manage deadlines and advise on technical queries.
You will receive a competitive salary, depending upon experience, and good benefits package, have flexible, hybrid working options and enjoy a supportive working environment.
As Audit & Financial Reporting Manager your responsibilities will include:*Report to the Audit & Financial Reporting Director on audit assignments
*Planning of the audits with the RI and Senior, assessing risk and guiding the level of testing required in each area
*Taking the lead on audits and be the client’s point of contact for the audit service and ensure the team meet agreed deadlines
*Oversee the audit plan ensuring the team is on target each day, and provide supervision of the wider team and assist with an on-site presence
*Review the files and provide feedback to team
*Closing meeting with the client, brief head of department, and consultation with RI on all key audit judgements
*Provide on the job training to junior staff mentor and develop the team’s knowledge to help develop the audit team
*Supporting the RI and directors with managing the audit department and with gathering information for the preparation of reports for the firm’s Annual Return to ICAEW


Please do apply for this role if you can satisfy the following criteria:*Qualified ACA or ACCA with a wide range of general accountancy experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment
*Extensive post qualified audit experience
*Experience of charity and academy audits would be an advantage but not essential
*Excellent business acumen
*Strong technical knowledge
*Exceptional client relationship skills
*Great project management skills
*Considerable experience in managing teams
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.