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Audit Manager

Reading
4 weeks ago
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TPF Recruitment proudly represents a prestigious mid-tier firm of Chartered Accountants, headquartered in the bustling city of Reading. Currently, we are seeking an adept Audit Manager to join their thriving Audit & Assurance team.

As the Audit Manager for our client, you will be instrumental in driving their audit services forward. We are seeking an accomplished audit professional with a proven track record at the managerial level, someone who shares our client's passion for delivering excellence in audit services. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the future trajectory of our client's service line and the firm as a whole.

Your responsibilities will encompass the proficient management of a substantial client portfolio. This entails meticulous planning of assignments, adept briefing of staff on client intricacies, ensuring meticulous adherence to auditing standards, and surpassing both client and statutory deadlines with finesse. Additionally, you will spearhead advisory engagements, a testament to your evolving role within our client's dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include:

Oversee assignments in alignment with our client’s procedural standards, confirming arrangements with clients including cost estimations and billing.

Uphold audit quality as paramount, actively engaging in internal and external quality assurance endeavors.

Provide comprehensive briefings to staff on client nuances and pre-assignment directives, offering guidance and support as needed.

Ensure assignments are completed within budgetary constraints, promptly addressing any significant points with the assignment partner and client.

Cultivate robust client relationships, embodying the ethos of excellent client service throughout all interactions.

Foster cross-departmental collaboration to fulfill diverse client needs, leveraging our client’s specialist services where applicable.

Maintain a keen eye on technical advancements, staying abreast of industry developments through continuous professional development.

Harness your business acumen to identify new opportunities, crafting compelling proposals, and engaging in client presentations.

Assume a mentoring role, providing guidance to students and/or seniors within the team.

Requirements

Personal and professional attributes we seek include:

ACA or ACCA qualification is essential.

Demonstrated experience at the managerial level in a similar capacity.

Proven ability to manage client portfolios and nurture enduring client relationships.

Extensive audit experience delivering high-quality audits.

Familiarity with auditing within the SME sector is advantageous.

Charity sector experience is desirable but not mandatory.

A penchant for business development activities is highly regarded.

Benefits

Salary circa £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualification status.

25 days holiday + bank holidays.

Hybrid and flexible working policy.

Friendly and supportive work environment, with plenty of opportunities to continue your development and progression.

Please contact Joe Potter on (phone number removed) (tel), (phone number removed) (mob), , or via  for a confidential conversation. 

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We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family, or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them.

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