Audit & Accounts Manager

Unleash Your Potential with an Exciting Audit & Accounts Manager Role!

Join a fast-growing accountancy practice in Milton Keynes and work with a diverse range of clients, from owner-managed businesses to multinational organisations. As an Audit & Accounts Manager, you'll get to experience a cross-functional office environment while contributing to the audit, accounts, and advisory work under the guidance of the Senior Audit Managers and Audit Director.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit:

• Lead a portfolio of clients with the responsibility to plan and supervise the audit process
• Oversee audit assistants and ensure compliance with company standards and client requirements
• Direct, coach, and mentor Assistant Managers to deliver high-quality service
• Foster relationships with clients and business departments
• Negotiate fees and contribute to business planning
• Monitor the effectiveness of Audit & Accounts services and provide feedback
• Prepare reports for senior management and Audit Director

Annual Accounts:

• Handle specific client accounts with efficiency and excellence
• Offer pre-year-end tax planning and collaborate with Tax Department
• Ensure high-level service and efficient completion within the 30 working-day guarantee
• Review accounts with clients, offer advice, and promote services
• Supervise junior staff and ensure all services are joined up
• Introduce clients to relevant business development managers for new services

Commercial:

• Expected chargeability: 75%
• Expected portfolio size: £500,000+
• Expected reporting staff: 1-2 Audit & Accounts Assistants
• Anticipated mix: 50% audit, 50% accounts work

Technology:

• Utilise software tools to enhance client experience
• Achieve and maintain personal software certificates
• Highlight and implement new software to align with business objectives
• Any other duties as required by the company

The Ideal Candidate:

• Possesses leadership skills and acts as a role model
• Thrives in a pressured environment with drive and resilience
• Has knowledge and experience of auditing, including IFRS, UK GAAP, and US GAAP
• Excellent supervisory and project management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• IT literate with experience in Excel/Word
• Possesses business development acumen and a willingness to learn

Qualifications and Skills:

• Time and Exam Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Recent experience as an Audit & Accounts Manager
• Knowledge of current accounting and financial reporting standards (IFRS, GAAP)
• Experience working with SMEs
• Possession of a driving license is desirable

In return, our client offers an attractive benefits package, opportunities for career advancement, and a dynamic work environment. Apply now!

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Email: james@protalent.co