Audit Manager

A well-established accountancy practice is looking to appoint an experienced Audit Manager to join its Newbury office.

This is a key appointment within the audit team and would suit an experienced Audit Manager looking for a new challenge, increased responsibility and a clear opportunity to progress within an established practice.

The successful candidate will manage a varied portfolio of audit clients, lead assignments from planning through to completion and provide guidance to the wider audit team.

• Managing a portfolio of audit clients
• Planning, managing and completing audit assignments
• Reviewing audit files and financial statements
• Ensuring assignments are delivered to a high standard and within budget
• Supervising and mentoring Audit Seniors and Assistant Managers
• Providing technical guidance and resolving audit issues
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Liaising with Partners and Directors on client matters
• Managing workflow, deadlines and team resources
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and client service
• Supporting the development and progression of junior members of the team
• Contributing to the continued growth of the audit department

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Proven experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong audit experience at Manager or highly experienced Assistant Manager level
• Confident managing audits from planning through to completion
• Experience supervising and developing junior team members
• Strong technical accounting and auditing knowledge
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively to the wider team
• Keen to progress and take on further responsibility