Audit Assistant Manager

Are you currently seeking an opportunity where you can divesify your portfolio across audit, accounts and tax? Where you can take ownership across your clients requirements to become a trusted business advisor? If so, I am currently working with a rapdily growing firm with outstanding succession planning.

Your role will involve:

• Comprehensive Client Management: Taking charge of your allocated client portfolio, which involves planning, executing work tasks, drafting correspondence, and handling billing. Your responsibilities will span various financial areas, including accounting, tax, and audit.
• Effective Planning and Resource Allocation: Strategically planning your workload and assigning resources to ensure timely and high-quality completion of tasks. You'll also review the work of junior team members and provide constructive feedback.
• Primary Client Liaison: Serving as the primary point of contact for clients in your portfolio and maintaining appropriate communication channels.
• Engaging with External Parties: Interacting with HMRC, investment managers, legal professionals, and other third parties as required.
• Ad Hoc Assignments: Assisting with additional assignments related to clients' financial matters.
• Marketing Support: Contributing to the firm's marketing efforts and participating in networking events with fellow professionals when appropriate.

Candidate Requirements:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong academic background, ideally with first-time exam passes, and at least 1 year of post-qualification experience.
• Exceptional client handling and service skills.
• Confidence in dealing with HMRC, bankers, and investment managers.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of assignments, exercise initiative, and exhibit creativity.
• Experience in coaching and delegating to junior staff, along with strong organizational and reviewing skills.
• Excellent communication abilities for interacting with clients verbally and in writing.
• Flexibility in approach and the capacity to manage multiple client affairs simultaneously.
• Methodical and well-organized work style.
• Proficiency in IT skills, including advanced use of Excel and Word.