Audit Manager - London office

A Top 20 London firm are looking for an Audit Manager to join their Corporate Audit Group. Candidates should be self-motivated, display a positive approach and have the ability to get things done.

The role:

To become part of the team which provides a wide range of advisory, audit and accounting services to our clients.

The Corporate Audit Group staff and Partners advise businesses ranging from large multi-national corporations to small family run companies, many of which are owned by high net worth individuals. In addition to commercial companies in service/manufacturing industries, they also deal with professional partnerships, estates, financial service companies, sports and entertainment businesses, entrepreneurs, charities and schools. The aim is to provide outstanding service in a professional and efficient manner tailored to give the clients the benefit of exceptional advice and maximum added value.

There is also the opportunity to work on one-off projects, particularly within the corporate finance department.


Responsibilities

An audit manager in the Corporate Audit Group will have responsibility for managing a wide range of clients that operate in different sectors. They will run a portfolio of around 15 to 30 clients totalling around £400-£500k. They will be responsible for:

• Managing the audit process
• Ensures agreed deliverables are within the set time frame
• Budgeting and invoicing clients
• Staff planning and management of them during the course of the audit
• Inclusion of tender process when necessary
• Networking opportunities
• Opportunities to do corporate finance work when required.

We will also provide the manager with regular technical training and also with the necessary soft skills development that will help them progress quickly.

The individual

The successful applicant will be outgoing and resilient, with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. The position will require an extremely high level of ability and commitment, with the flexibility to work long hours as required. Candidates should be self-motivated, display a positive approach and have the ability to get things done. In addition, they should possess the confidence and professionalism to establish credibility at all levels, be commercially minded and have a clear perception of client requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should be ACA/ACCA qualified with a good exam record. The successful candidate will possess a wide range of audit experience. The candidate will need to have experience in managing a portfolio of small to large clients as well as having the required understanding of FRS102 and IFRS. The firm will provide training and support to help develop the successful candidate's specialist knowledge and capabilities.

Systems used are Excel, Word, Caseware and CCH Accounts Production.

If this sounds like it is relevant to your career progression, please get in touch by sending your CV in response to this advert: