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Audit & Accounts Manager - Fully Remote



TPF Recruitment, the South East’s leading accountancy practice recruitment agency, is delighted to be supporting a well-established, multi-sited firm of Chartered Accountants based in the South of England with the recruitment of an experienced Audit & Accounts Manager. To work on a fully remote basis.



This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and people-focused accountancy practice offering a fully remote working arrangement. The firm provides a comprehensive range of audit, accounts, taxation and business advisory services to a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SMEs.



The successful candidate will play a key role in managing audit engagements and accounts assignments, maintaining high technical standards and developing strong client relationships. This position would suit an experienced practice professional who enjoys a combination of hands-on technical work, portfolio management and team development.



As Audit & Accounts Manager, you will take responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of clients and overseeing audit and accounts assignments from planning through to completion. You will act as a key point of contact for clients, providing practical advice and ensuring work is delivered efficiently, accurately and to the highest professional standards.



Key responsibilities will include:



*Managing and leading audit engagements across a varied portfolio of clients, from initial planning through to completion.

*Reviewing audit files, statutory accounts, financial statements and corporation tax computations, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance.

*Managing a portfolio of clients and developing strong, long-term working relationships with business owners, directors and other key stakeholders.

*Providing clients with practical advice and identifying opportunities to deliver additional services and add value.

*Overseeing assignment planning, ensuring work is appropriately allocated and completed within agreed budgets and deadlines.

*Supervising, mentoring and developing junior team members, supporting their technical development and progression.

*Maintaining high standards of audit quality and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and auditing regulations.

*Monitoring portfolio performance, including work in progress, resource allocation and billing.

*Supporting continuous improvement across the practice, identifying opportunities to enhance processes and working practices.

*Working closely with senior colleagues to support the ongoing development and success of the wider firm.




RequirementsAudit & Accounts Manager - Fully Remote



To be considered for this Audit & Accounts Manager position, you will ideally have:

* ACA or ACCA qualified status, with substantial post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice.

*Strong technical audit experience, with a proven track record of managing audit assignments.

*Experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and corporation tax computations.

*A good working knowledge of corporation tax, with an understanding of personal tax and VAT.

*Previous experience managing a varied portfolio of clients and overseeing assignments from start to finish.

*Experience supervising, mentoring and developing junior members of staff.

*Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build relationships with clients at all levels.