Audit Manager – Accountancy Practice – Middlesex

About the Company:

Established in 1899, we serve a diverse client base in a range of industries. Our work is focused wholly on owner managed businesses, with turnovers from circa £1 million up to £100 million. We provide a wide range of services to include audit, accountancy, accounts support, payroll bureau, tax compliance, specialist tax services, M&A and deals / transaction reports.

The firm consists of over 200 staff and 27 partners across all offices, 6 of whom are based in Uxbridge together with 38 professional and administrative staff members.

About the Opportunity:

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a audit manager at their Uxbridge office, The role consists of handling a diversified portfolio of owner managed companies with turnovers of £1 million up to £100 million. The Uxbridge office currently requires an Audit (75%) and Accounts Manager (25%) to work within a team of managers. The work mix will comprise both audit and accounting assignments. As a portfolio manager, the successful candidate will have full responsibility for running a portfolio of circa 50 clients, with annual fees in the region of £500,000 upwards.

About the Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Liaising with clients and managing client expectations.
• Organising and running all accounting and audit assignments for the portfolio.
• Supervising and reviewing staff output, primarily accounts for audit production.
• Reporting directly to a partner and attending client meetings.
• Reviewing accounts and corporation tax deliverables.
• Attendance and input to practice development initiatives including networking and new prospect / potential client proposals.
• Working within an existing team of managers and partners to further develop and support the growth of the office and development of the team.

About the Applicant:

The successful candidate will be:

• ACA or ACCA qualified

• Excellent knowledge of FRS102
• Proven auditing technical skills
• Good IT skills including Outlook, Excel, Word and Accounting packages
• Experienced in managing the audit process from planning to completion of financial statements
• Working knowledge of Digita and Caseware is desirable

About the Benefits:

• A competitive salary in line with your skills and experience
• Pension scheme
• Regular staff social events and the opportunity to support charity events
• Free parking onsite
• 28 days holiday allowance plus bank holiday
• Private medical insurance