Audit Manager
This high profile firm of Chartered Accountants, urgently seek a Qualified ACA or ACCA Accountant to join their team in Surrey.
You will oversee a varied portfolio of clients and help to manage and develop the skills of a small and highly motivated team (ranging from Trainees to more experienced staff).
The Opportunity
The Firm seeks a highly competent Audit Manager who can work closely with Partners and manage a client portfolio that ranges from SME's to medium-sized complex groups.
You will have significant responsibility for the control of audits and ad-hoc project work, whilst providing a first-class service to a client base which includes renowned UK businesses and a range of international companies. .
The key features of the role include:
- Provision of accountancy and commercial management support to clients
- Manage the Audit process from the planning stage through to risk assessment and completion
- Preparing financial statements that meet relevant statutory reporting requirements
- Involvement in one-off work, such as due diligence, investigations and valuations
- Striving for the continuous improvement of the processes
- Mentoring junior staff
- Involvement in proposals for new work and business development initiatives
Excellent Opportunities for career progression.
Requirements
To be either ACA or ACCA Qualified and to have previous / current experience of working for another Accounting Firm, within audit is prerequisite.
You will also possess a combination of strong technical and supervisory skills and have previous exposure to managing a client portfolio The ability to work flexibly, and on one’s own initiative to deliver timely, quality outputs is essential.
Ideally you will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Varied statutory audit and accounts preparation experience
- A strong and up-to-date knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 & IFRS
- Good communication and inter-personal skills
- Ability to delegate to and supervise junior staff
- Ability to work under pressure to a high standard
Good IT skills and receptive to technology changes.
An excellent benefits package is also offered.
Fletcher George is a financial recruitment specialist, acting as an employment agency. Please note we will respond to relevant candidates for this role within a 48 hour time scale.