Audit Manager

Job title: Audit Manager

Salary: Up to 60k

Location: Watford

My client is looking for an Audit Manager to join their team to manage a portfolio of medium/large clients which will include liaising with them in an appropriate manner. This role is Mon-Fri and it is a mix of hybrid working.

Duties:

• Managing a full portfolio of medium/large clients (including some Groups).
• Booking appropriate staff to complete each audit.
• Reviewing files and highlighting key issues to audit RI.
• Liaising with clients in an appropriate manner and style.
• Setting budgets and negotiating fees with clients.
• Raising invoices in accordance with agreed billing profile.
• Tracking delivery against budgets / identifying any cause of overruns.
• Involvement with appraisals/reviews and identifying training as required.
• Engaging in business development / networking events.
• Demonstrate the ability to introduce new clients through personal contacts, or networking.

Attributes:

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• At least 2 year's post qualified audit experience from a UK Accountancy Firm.
• Technically strong in UK GAAP.
• IT competent and be familiar with computerised packages (ideally Caseware).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise, work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong ability to identify key risk areas at planning and completion.
• Able to work on own initiative and be flexible.
• Demonstrating a positive attitude and acting as a role model.