Audit manager

We are recruiting for an Audit Manager on behalf an ambitious and growing firm of Chartered Accountants at the firm rsquo;s Central London office. This role could be at Assistant Manager with a salary at the lower end of that advertised. This successful firm offers a good salary and benefits including an enhanced pension scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, private medical insurance, life assurance (4 x salary), group income protection, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan. You will also have access to other benefits through a cashplan, and the firm offers agile, hybrid working. Working with Audit Directors and Partners, you will manage and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion and be responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of clients. As Audit Manager your responsibilities: * Acting as the main point of contact for clients, liaising with them throughout the audit cycle * Managing teams through the planning, fieldwork and completion of audit engagements * Managing performance of teams, monitoring budgets and keeping the audit director and partner updated on progress * Manage and mentor junior team members with the ability to give constructive feedback * Ensuring the effective and timely delivery of engagements * Assist in tendering for new clients * Maintaining and developing client relationships, both written communication and conducting face to face meetings * Liaise with other departments in order to efficiently complete jobs whilst adding value to clients rsquo; needs * Ensuring the firms processes and technical standards are maintained, with the ability to answer technical questions proficiently and confidently * Continue developing your technical skills in all areas of the accounting and auditing standards * To professionally represent the firm and its interests in dealings with clients and other professionals at all times * Keep up to date with internal policies, procedures and announcements * Other ad hoc duties in line with business requirements Please do apply if you have the following skills, qualifications and experience: * Fully ACA or ACCA qualified with experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment * Have a minimum of 2-4 years rsquo; experience of managing audits and audit teams * Strong technical knowledge and experience in IFRS, FRS 101 and FRS 102 * Proven experience in working to tight deadlines and time management * Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills * Ability to build strong relationships with staff and clients * An aptitude for teamwork and problem solving * Positive and ambitious attitude * Experience of the following computer programmes is beneficial but not essential; ProAudit, Sage Accounts Production Advanced, Sage Line 50, Xero Submit your CV for this Audit Manager role Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa. Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful