Audit and Accounts Assistant Manager / Manager

Job Opportunity: Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager / Manager

Location: Croydon, Surrey

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Sector: Accountancy Practice / Audit & Accounts

TPF Recruitment, the leading accountancy practice recruiters in the South, are delighted to be supporting a growing and highly regarded accountancy practice with the recruitment of an Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager / Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with strong audit experience to take the next step in their career. The role is client facing and offers the opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of SME audit and accounts clients, while taking responsibility for the delivery and review of audit work and supporting the development of junior team members.

The level of responsibility will be tailored according to experience, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced Assistant Manager looking to progress or an established Manager seeking a new challenge.

The Role

You will manage a portfolio of audit and accounts clients, taking responsibility for audits from planning through to completion while acting as a key point of contact for clients.

Key responsibilities will include

Managing a portfolio of audit and accounts clients, predominantly within the SME sector

Leading the planning, budgeting and scheduling of audit assignments

Ensuring audits are completed within agreed deadlines and budgets

Supervising audit teams including Seniors, Associates and Trainees

Reviewing audit working papers, testing and supporting documentation

Providing technical guidance and resolving complex audit and accounting issues

Acting as a key point of contact for clients throughout the audit process

Building strong client relationships and managing expectations

Reviewing draft financial statements and disclosures

Supporting accounts preparation and review work

Applying strong technical knowledge across relevant accounting and auditing standards

Supporting corporation tax work and providing input on wider tax matters

Mentoring and developing junior members of the team

Identifying potential issues and providing practical solutions

Taking ownership of assignments and ensuring high quality work is delivered

Supporting Partners and senior team members with ad hoc work and advisory projects

RequirementsThe Ideal Candidate

ACA or ACCA qualified

Minimum of 5 years' audit experience within an accountancy practice

Strong experience working with a varied portfolio of clients

Good knowledge of current auditing and accounting standards and company law

Strong technical audit and accounts knowledge

Good corporation tax knowledge, with awareness of VAT and payroll taxes advantageous

Experience supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Confident dealing directly with clients and building strong relationships

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Commercial approach with the ability to identify problems and provide solutions

Able to work independently, exercise judgement and take ownership of assignments

Experience working with FCA regulated clients would be advantageous

Strong Excel and general IT skills

Experience with IRIS, MyWorkPapers or Mercia audit methodology would be advantageous

Able to work effectively under pressure and manage demanding deadlines

Ambitious and keen to progress their career within practice

BenefitsWhat's on Offer

Varied portfolio of SME audit and accounts clients

Excellent client exposure and responsibility

Opportunity to progress your career within a growing practice

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Ongoing training and professional development

Comprehensive benefits package

Regular social events and team activities

If you are an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with strong practice audit experience and are looking for a role offering genuine client responsibility, team leadership and career progression, this could be an excellent opportunity.

For more information, please contact Kourtney Luckett at TPF Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email .

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