Audit Manager at The Sales Ace in Milton Keynes

An Audit Manager is required, based in Milton Keynes, £50,000 to £55,000 basic, depending on experience. This successful and growing small Accountancy Practice wishes to recruit an Audit Manager to join the team.

This business has built its reputation on not only providing an excellent service to its clients, but also on the advice and support it gives. They pride themselves on always putting the needs of their clients first and this has resulted in a business that provides a best-in-class product. They encourage a culture of development, growth and productivity and place their people at the heart of what they do. As part of their continued growth, they wish to recruit an Accountant to join their team.

They believe in working hard, but have incorporated elements in their day-to-day working structure that support their employees. These include:

• Career development plan
• 5 weeks holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
• 1 extra day’s holiday for Birthdays and Christmas
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Care
• WPA NHS Top Up
• Life Assurance
• Death in Service
• Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm, Friday 8 am to 1pm
• Office Based - 1 day work from home

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership and provide an excellent level of service to a portfolio of clients which meets and exceeds their expectations. The portfolio will be 40% Audit and 60% accounts.
• Manage the entire client engagement from start to delivery, including planning and risk assessment, budgetary control, audit substantive work, file review, audit completion, resolving significant issues with the Partner and client, and delivering the audit file to the Partner.
• Manage the audit process and audit file reviews in accordance with the firm's standard procedures.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with regulatory, audit methodology, and risk management requirements.
• Ensure agreed deliverables are met within the set timeframe, and the job is completed within budget.
• Identify and understand client needs, offer tailored solutions, and execute them effectively.
• Mentor and support junior team members, answering questions and ensuring high-quality work.
• Deliver the Company’s vision and values.
• Represent the firm internally and externally in a professional manner through appearance, conduct and attitude.

Key Requirements

• The successful candidate will be a qualified practice accountant (ACCA/ACA).
• Wide range of audit experience
• Self-starter and committed to providing high-quality client service.
• Experience managing a portfolio of small to large clients
• Understanding of FRS 102, IFRS, and Group consolidation.
• Commercially minded with a clear perception of client requirements
• Confident and professional
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ambitious and resilient mindset

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding and growing business. To apply for this role, please upload your CV with a covering letter.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Application question(s):

• Can you please confirm that your authorisation to work within the UK is not dependent upon sponsorship. This role cannot offer visa sponsorship.

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person