Audit Manager

Audit Manager role with a top 25 accountancy firm based near Chatham

Client Details

Our client is a well established accountancy practice based near Chatham. They have been running for many years and they have a stellar reputation in the market.

Description

• Manage a portfolio of audit clients, leading engagements from initial planning through to successful completion.
• Deliver audits efficiently and on schedule, ensuring compliance with relevant auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies.
• Lead audit planning and completion meetings, while developing and empowering senior team members to assume greater responsibility.
• Serve as the primary client contact, building and maintaining strong, long-term professional relationships.
• Identify and escape technical and commercial matters to the Responsible Individual (RI), recommending practical and effective solutions where appropriate.
• Oversee audit resource allocation, proactively highlighting resourcing requirements and potential challenges to the RI.
• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and support to audit team members throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Review audit files and working papers to a consistently high standard prior to RI review.
• Review statutory financial statements to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and disclosure requirements.
• Coach, mentor, and support the professional development of team members, delivering training and driving continuous improvement across the audit function.

Profile

A successful Audit Manager should have:

• A professional qualification in accounting, such as ACA or ACCA.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and practices.
• Experience managing audit projects and leading teams.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• An analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software and tools.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £55,000 to £75,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position based near Chatham.
• Comprehensive benefits package (details available upon request).
• Hybrid working (post-probation)

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