Location: London office
My client is looking for an Audit Manager to join our Business Advisory Group in London. Candidates should be self-motivated, display a positive approach and have the ability to get things done.
The role

To become part of the team which provides a wide range of advisory, audit and accounting services to our clients.
The Business Advisory Group staff and Partners advise businesses ranging from large multi-national corporations to small family companies, many of which are owned by wealthy individuals. In addition to commercial companies in service/manufacturing industries, we also deal with professional partnerships, landed estates, financial service companies, sports and entertainment businesses, entrepreneurs, charities and schools. The aim is to provide outstanding service in a professional and efficient manner tailored to give the client the benefit of exceptional advice and maximum added value.
There is also the opportunity to work on one-off projects, particularly within our corporate finance department.

Responsibilities

An audit manager in the Business Advisory Group will have responsibility for managing a wide range of clients that operate in different sectors. They will run a portfolio of around 15 to 30 clients totalling around £400-£500k. They will be responsible for:
Managing the audit process
Ensures agreed deliverables are within the set time frame
Budgeting and invoicing clients
Staff planning and management of them during the course of the audit
Inclusion of tender process when necessary
Networking opportunities
Opportunities to do corporate finance work when required.
We will also provide the manager with regular technical training and also with the necessary soft skills development that will help them progress quickly.

The individual
The successful applicant will be outgoing and resilient, with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. The position will require an extremely high level of ability and commitment, with the flexibility to work long hours as required. Candidates should be self-motivated, display a positive approach and have the ability to get things done. In addition, they should possess the confidence and professionalism to establish credibility at all levels, be commercially minded and have a clear perception of client requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should be ACA/ACCA qualified with a good exam record. The successful candidate will possess a wide range of audit experience. The candidate will need to have experience in managing a portfolio of small to large clients as well as having the required understanding of FRS102 and IFRS. The firm will provide training and support to help develop the successful candidate`s specialist knowledge and capabilities.