audit manager
18 the last 116 days, recently 2023-02-20
Responsibility
- act as a major point of contact within the firm for the client together with the Partner
- reporting to Directors and Partners in a client facing position
- management of a varied portfolio of audit clients including large statutory companies, groups, international companies, charities and academies
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- file review service involving an average of 1 – 2 days’ work per week
- providing assurance over business process and technology controls to manage the risks clients may face
- build and maintain strong relationships with clients at senior levels, being a principal point of contact throughout the year
- contribute to business development, supporting the Partners by targeting new clients and winning new work
- assisting and training of junior team members
- managing relationship with key clients
- supervise and coach junior team members who may still be studying towards their qualification
- file review on a mixture of audit and non-audit work
- identify and recognise business and sales opportunities with new clients, and inform the Partner as appropriate
- manage own portfolio of clients to maximise efficiency, profitability and satisfaction while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements is met
- work closely with audit teams and clients to identify and execute assignments effectively
- develop a strong commercial understanding of the clients’ businesses
- working as part of the tenders team – reviewing and analysing data and records, preparing and drafting reports
- develop new business relationships, being a major point of contact and resolving any issues as they arise
- preparation of accounts across wide and varied sectors including large companies, OMBs and SMEs
- dealing with technical and complex engagements, driving continuous improvement
- ensure compliance with audit methodology, risk management and regulatory requirements
- attendance at internal audit planning meetings both in office and remotely
- responsible for the audit findings report, identifying and recording areas of concern/risk brought up by on-site audit team
- identifying and actioning business development opportunities
- building new and maintaining existing strong client relationships, identifying and driving business development opportunities
- leading a team in the field – supervising and coaching junior members, maximising their potential
- provide clients with advice on risk and internal control issues
- coaching and training of junior team members, performance management and reviews – maximising performance of team
- supporting the Managers and Partners of the firm
- managing diverse teams; coaching, training and mentoring junior team members
- work closely with juniors to review work and develop skills
- identifying business development opportunities and working with the relevant team in order to see these opportunities come to fruition
- coaching and training of junior team members, performance management and reviews - maximising performance of team
- develop junior members of the team through supervising, coaching and mentoring, conduct performance reviews and give constructive feedback
- recruitment – attracting talent to the firm
- develop knowledge and experience of Financial Services market and technologies, training and coaching junior team members
- supporting the Partners in building strong working relationships with clients
- recruitment - attracting and interviewing new team members
- complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings
- take ownership of your projects and client relationships, delivering high quality results within set timescales and to budget
- business development
- working as part of the tenders team - reviewing and analysing data and records, preparing and drafting reports
- support and lead proposals and bids
- leading a team in the field - supervising and coaching junior members, maximising their potential
Requirements
- accountancy Firm
- audit
- audit Management
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- chartered Accountants
- external Audit
- management
- ACA/ACCA qualified
- ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent
- experience working as an Audit Manager/Senior Manager in practice, managing a varied portfolio of clients
- ACA/ACCA Qualified
- strong IT Internal Audit experience delivering and leading complex assignments
- ACCA/ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent
- A relevant qualification and strong financial process and accounting knowledge
- fully qualified – ACA, ACCA or equivalent
- ACA/ACCA qualified with post qualification experience in a similar role
- up to date technical knowledge of auditing and financial standards
- good working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements
- strong communication and relationship building skills
- minimum 6 months experience working at Manager grade
- financial Services experience either from a professional services firm or industry
- previous experience of managing people
- recent experience as an external Audit Manager with exposure to large corporate clients
- SOX control assessment, implementation and testing experience
- worked with IFRS/UK GAAP
- extensive experience of delivering audit services to large clients
- audit/Accounts experience from an accountancy background
- experience and knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS reporting standards
- working knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and financial reporting standards
- previously/ currently operating as an External Audit Manager
- management experience - training and development of juniors
- previous experience managing a portfolio of audit clients
- experience and proven ability to improve processes in order to maximise efficiency and profitability
- strong and effective leadership skills with proven experience in managing and developing a high performing team
- confident with maintaining client relationships
- experience in assessing and reviewing technology risks and controls
- excellent communication, literacy and numerical, project management and leadership skills
- managerial experience in Internal Audit and SOX Compliance, including leading delivery of internal audit services at large and complex organisations
- technically strong
- management experience – mentoring, conducting appraisals, recruitment
- experience developing effective relationships with a portfolio of clients
- experience working as an external auditor in a similar role
- previous experience working in a similar audit role from an accountancy practice
- good working knowledge of corporation tax
- experience working with a portfolio of clients which are growing/changing due to acquisitions/funding/selling etc
- team leadership, development and management experience
- management experience -mentoring, conducting appraisals, recruitment
- experience in managing juniors and developing them in a professional capacity
- working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering
- strong practical knowledge of IFRS
- people and project management experience, displaying consistent commitment and optimism toward work
- capable of working independently
- excellent planning, organisation and coaching skills
- excellent communication skills and proven track record of building effective relationships with both clients and colleagues
low salary - 3% lower than the average in this position
Earnings for position audit manager
audit manager - How much money do you make working at this position?
Average salary at company NSTR is 4437£.
The national average salary is 4600£.
2100 £
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Lowest
5050 £
Average
Average
8000 £
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Highest
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