Audit Manager / Senior Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Audit Manager or Senior Manager to join the London office of a highly regarded Top 50 Accountancy Practice.

The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with extensive experience in delivering external audit and assurance services within a UK Accountancy Practice.

Reporting to the Audit Director/ Partner you will manage and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion and be responsible for a portfolio of clients

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of clients ranging in size and sectors.


• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, liaising with them throughout the audit cycle


• Managing teams through the planning, fieldwork and completion of audit engagements.


• Managing performance of teams, monitoring budgets and keeping the audit director and partner updated on progress.


• Manage and mentor junior team members with the ability to give constructive feedback ensuring the effective and timely delivery of engagements.


• Assist in tendering for new clients.


• Maintaining and developing client relationships, both written communication and conducting face to face meetings.


• Liaising with other departments in order to efficiently complete jobs whilst adding value to clients’ needs.


• Continue developing your technical skills in all areas of the accounting and auditing standards


• Other ad hoc duties and business advisory work

The successful candidate will be ACA / ACCA qualified with proven UK External Audit experience gained with a UK Accountancy Practice.

The firm offers a friendly and supportive team environment and structured career progression with an attractive salary and benefits package.

Please contact us asap for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

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