Audit manager

Audit Manager ndash; Accountancy Practice ndash; Middlesex About the Company: Established in 1899, we serve a diverse client base in a range of industries. Our work is focused wholly on owner managed businesses, with turnovers from circa GBP1 million up to GBP100 million. We provide a wide range of services to include audit, accountancy, accounts support, payroll bureau, tax compliance, specialist tax services, M A and deals / transaction reports. The firm consists of over 200 staff and 27 partners across all offices, 6 of whom are based in Uxbridge together with 38 professional and administrative staff members. About the Opportunity: Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a audit manager at their Uxbridge office, The role consists of handling a diversified portfolio of owner managed companies with turnovers of GBP1 million up to GBP100 million. The Uxbridge office currently requires an Audit (75%) and Accounts Manager (25%) to work within a team of managers. The work mix will comprise both audit and accounting assignments. As a portfolio manager, the successful candidate will have full responsibility for running a portfolio of circa 50 clients, with annual fees in the region of GBP500,000 upwards. About the Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Liaising with clients and managing client expectations. * Organising and running all accounting and audit assignments for the portfolio. * Supervising and reviewing staff output, primarily accounts for audit production. * Reporting directly to a partner and attending client meetings. * Reviewing accounts and corporation tax deliverables. * Attendance and input to practice development initiatives including networking and new prospect / potential client proposals. * Working within an existing team of managers and partners to further develop and support the growth of the office and development of the team. About the Applicant: The successful candidate will be: * ACA or ACCA qualified * Excellent knowledge of FRS102 * Proven auditing technical skills * Good IT skills including Outlook, Excel, Word and Accounting packages * Experienced in managing the audit process from planning to completion of financial statements * Working knowledge of Digita and Caseware is desirable About the Benefits: * A competitive salary in line with your skills and experience * Pension scheme * Regular staff social events and the opportunity to support charity events * Free parking onsite * 28 days holiday allowance plus bank holiday * Private medical insurance