Audit Manager

Overview

McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a high-growth 20-partner Accountancy Practice who are looking for an Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager to work in their Surrey based team near Guildford. With a client base covering London and the South East, the role will involve controlling all Audit plans and their delivery, supervising Audit Seniors, meeting budgets/targets and financial reporting.

• Assisting Partners with managing client portfolios, ensuring all Audit & Accounts engagements comply with audit standards and internal procedures
• Controlling all audit assignments and liaising with Client Account Managers as necessary
• Supervising the work of Audit & Account Seniors including on-the-job training
• Performing spot checks on files prior to being passed to Partners
• Providing technical audit assistance and performing technical checks
• Organising the delivery and oversight of audit training and reviews with the Head of Audit
• Budgetary planning and monitoring the team’s work against agreed targets
• Preparing and reviewing work papers, along with drafts of financial statements
• Addressing and discussing with clients any technical audit/accounts issues identified during the course of audits
• Identifying areas requiring improvement in client processes and providing recommendations
• Planning audits that are larger, more complex or high profile

To be considered for the 70% Audit & 30% Accounts position, you should be able to project a professional, credible image with confident communication skills and be an ACA or ACCA Qualified Accountant. From a Top
100 (or highly regarded regional) Accountancy Firm, you should have strong staff management skills, be up to date with current auditing techniques and have strong working knowledge of UK GAAP. You should be self-motivated, energetic and be able to take the initiative with excellent planning, organisational and team working skills.

On offer is a base salary to £70,000 depending on experience, 25 days holiday, pension & healthcare schemes, hybrid working and other flexible benefits.

To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone on  or via email at

McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act