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We are currently seeking a highly skilled Audit Manager on behalf of our client, a prestigious accounting firm renowned for its high-profile clientele. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with auditing standards and regulations within the audit department. The successful candidate will oversee the efficient management of the department, including scheduling, planning, supervising, and reviewing team assignments and resources. Building strong client relationships to anticipate needs and identify opportunities for cross-selling services is also a key aspect of this role.

Your new role

• Client Relations: Serve as a primary point of contact, maintaining regular communication and building close relationships with clients.

• Engagement Management: Establish engagement objectives, issue engagement letters, relay timetables, and manage audit deliverables.

• Planning and Resourcing: Make planning decisions regarding resourcing, staff objectives, timelines, budget reviews, and WIP monitoring.

• Audit Programming: Participate in or approve detailed audit programming, risk assessment, and audit approaches.

• Scheduling: Coordinate audit work scheduling with client activities and requirements.

• Team Supervision: Assign audit seniors, assistants, and specialists, provide guidance, and supervise their work.

• Review and Approval: Review planning aspects, working papers, fieldwork, and completion work for partner review. Approve internal control/management letters, audit reports, and other communications.

• Billing and Monitoring: Assist partners in billing clients, monitor WIP processes, and provide WIP reports.

• Costing and Quotes: Prepare costing and quotes for assignments and tender documentation.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualifications: ACA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of 4 years PQE.

• Experience: Proven experience in audit management, preferably with a team of over 10 persons and managing a client portfolio with a total fee income exceeding £700,000.

• Technical Skills: Experience with FRS 102 and IFRS, financial reporting, auditing standards, and company law. Knowledge of CCH and Caseware software is advantageous.

• Software Proficiency: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Familiarity with Sage, QuickBooks, and Xero is a plus.

• Client Interaction: Experience working at client premises and willingness to travel.

• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in English.

• Time Management: Ability to meet tight deadlines.

What you'll get in return

• A highly competitive salary

• Flexible working arrangements

• A host of benefits

What you need to do now

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