Audit & Accounts Manager

Absolute Executive Search are delighted to be partnered with a well-established Accountancy Practice who are searching for an Accounts and Audit Manager to join their team.

The role will be split between audit and accounts, incorporating business services with the exact split dependent upon the successful candidate's previous experience.

Applicants should be able to manage both small and larger audits reporting to the partner as appropriate, as well as being competent to produce and review accounts for various forms of entities.

There will be responsibility for reviewing the work of staff at all levels on jobs to ensure satisfactory completion of assignments.

A good knowledge of accounting standards for all size entities and the charities SORP will also be beneficial.

Responsibilities will additionally include:

• Managing a portfolio of clients including assignment/resource planning and scheduling, assignment/deadline management, dealing with client queries and billing.
• Manage client relationships and identify opportunities for selling of additional services or advice.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Supervising and controlling completion of audit and accounts assignments.
• Planning audit assignments and tailoring audit programmes to suit the client's business environment and risks.
• Ensuring completion of all documentary requirements on audit assignments.
• Review work of audit and accounts staff, including at client's premises where appropriate, ensuring quality in compliance with professional standards/requirements.
• Liaising with Partners where significant audit and accounting issues arise.
• Potential attendance at meetings with clients on occasions where conflicts in a Partner's diary occur.
• Managing and reviewing regular commitment assignments such as bookkeeping, management accounts and internal audit visits, ensuring they are completed in accordance with expected timescales.
• Supervise and ensure compliance with the firm's procedures within the department, promoting the use of Practice Management and the Staff Planner.
• Involvement in staff training and development, including review of staff recoveries and efficiency.
• Participation in the appraisal process for staff.
• Act as a training manager for an assigned office trainee as part of the office 5 year training programme, which includes the following expectations:
• Contribute to non-client work and practice development, possibly including networking, production of factsheets or other marketing material and improvements to internal processes or systems.

Hours - 37.5 per week.

Salary - Competitive

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to take the next step in their career, and be part of a growing, successful Practice.