Audit Manager – External Audit – Top 50 Firm

Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 depending on experience

Are you ACA or ACCA qualified? Parkside Recruitment is partnering with a UK Top 50 firm of Chartered Accountants to find an experienced Audit Manager to join their dynamic team.

Who We Are
Established in 1899, our client serves a diverse client base across various industries. Their work is focused entirely on owner-managed businesses, with turnovers ranging from approximately £1 million to £100 million. They provide a wide range of services, including audit, accountancy, accounts support, payroll bureau, tax compliance, specialist tax services, M&A, and deals/transaction reports.

The Role
We are seeking an Audit (75%) and Accounts Manager (25%) to work within a team of managers. The role involves managing a diverse portfolio of owner-managed companies with turnovers between £1 million and £100 million.
As a portfolio manager, the successful candidate will have full responsibility for a portfolio of approximately 50 clients, with annual fees starting from £500,000 upwards.

A degree (or equivalent) in Accounting is required. Knowledge of UK regulations/practices is beneficial.and be ACA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of three years of post-qualification experience.

Core Skills & Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Excellent knowledge of FRS102.
• Proven auditing technical skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and accounting packages.
• Experience managing the audit process from planning to completion of financial statements.
• Working knowledge of Digita and Caseware is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Participating in practice development initiatives, including networking and new client proposals.
• Working within an existing team of managers and partners to further develop and support the growth of the office and team.

If you are a motivated Audit Manager looking for an exciting opportunity within a prestigious firm, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!