Audit & Accounts Manager

Fantastic opportunity for an experienced audit and accounts supervisor or an existing audit and accounts manager to join this thriving mid-tier independent firm of accountants in this leadership role.

The split of accounts and audit can vary dependent on the skills of each individual candidate but a split of both will be required.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

The role will focus mainly on delivering accountancy and tax and audit services.

Support a varied portfolio of clients.

• Lead audits from planning through to completion, liaising with the team and client where necessary.
• Host and conduct pre-audit and post-audit meetings with clients.
• Provide accountancy and taxation advice and support to clients as necessary.
• Conduct client meetings for the presentation of final draft accounts.
• Lead and manage a small team of qualified and part-qualified accountants.
• Mentor the team -- reviewing their work and encouraging prompt and high-quality delivery and service.
• Develop and expand the team’s skillset through development plans and training and support.
• Contribute to the firm’s growth by retaining existing clients and building relationships with prospective clients.

What about you?

• Qualified ACA or ACCA or equivalent
• Min. 5+ years post-qualification experience in practice
• Experience in accounts preparation, auditing SME-sized limited companies, taxation (corporate, business & personal)
• Experience supervising staff
• Effective communication skills
• Proactive and able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
• Excellent planning, organisation & deadline time keeping skills

This is a tremendous long-term opportunity to join a growing but intimate London border firm and make a lasting impact.

The firm not only offers a strong base salary but also a range of other benefits including above the norm holiday entitlement.

For further details then please do not hesitate to contact robin at Olivia-Ruella.