Audit Manager

Great opportunity to work for a very successful independent practice with the opportunity to develop both your experience and career. You will be responsible for a substantial portfolio of clients across a variety of industry sectors. The role will encompass:Managing a varied portfolio of audit clients in a hands on wayReview/preparation of statutory accounts including group consolidated accountsReview/preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and year end audit filesLiaising with all levels of client staff including finance and operational staff in order to develop an understanding of the businessDevelopment of systems and controlsManaging a team of staff reporting to the PartnersStaff development including identifying and delivering training needs, undertaking staff appraisals and providing mentoringControl of fee forecasting and reporting including preparation of initial forecasts, review and monitoring of monthly targets and reconciliation of actual fees to forecastsSetting assignment budgets and controlling/monitoring performance against budget.Review of draft of corporation tax returnsThe ideal person will be ACA or ACCA qualified with a good pass record. You will also need to demonstrate staff and client handling experience at a supervisory or management level. The portfolio covers owner managed business clients and larger groups so good technical audit experience from either a national or independent firm is required. The firm are keen ..... full job details .....