Audit Manager – Remote

Reading, Berkshire
Public Practice Recruitment Ltd

Audit Manager Job Vacancy

Are you looking for a role as an Audit Manager on a remote basis? Would you be excited to earn a market-beating salary working for an independent firm of accountants from the comfort of your own home with intermittent travel into the office or to visit clients on site?

We are delighted to be representing a rising star in contemporary accountancy on a retained basis in their search for an Audit Manager to join their team and manage the audit department for the firm’s portfolio of loyal clients. This opportunity has arisen due to an internal promotion.

This opportunity will suit someone who is ACA, ACCA or CA qualified, with audit, general accounting and some tax knowledge as well as supervisory or leadership experience within an accountancy practice. But more importantly, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing an elevated level of service amongst the team and ensuring that the accountants within it are productive, managing deadlines and client expectations and happy in their roles.

This firm provides audits and additional services to a unique and varied portfolio some of which have turnovers up to c. £7 million. Sectors covered include renewable energy, agriculture, not for profit schemes, construction, manufacturing, solicitors and more.)

An integral management role within the practice, this post calls for a natural leader that can nurture a positive working environment, whilst supporting the Partners to ensure the onward fast pace of growth within the firm.

This role encompasses more than just audit and will present an exciting opportunity for a talented accountant to make their mark and progress as part of a thriving team.

Job Purpose

• Oversee the provision of audits from planning to completion.
• Mentor the audit team and support with their learning and development to ensure they in turn manage the junior team effectively.
• Close liaison with other departments within the firm.
• Fully accountable for the provision of accounting services including corporate tax returns and special services for a portfolio of clients with annual fees in excess of £150,000.
• Supervise and control completion of audit assignments including controls, system and planning, including attendance at a clients premises when required.
• Review and completion of audit file for partner review.
• Review and finalisation of accounts work prepared and conclude on all final points for review.
• Preparation of projections and forecasting information.
• Review and finalisation of management information.
• Consolidations and other complex accounting processes.
• Ensure company secretarial process is followed and advise clients of their responsibilities.
• Manage budgets and compliance for clients.
• Raising bills
• Oversee workflow and improve processes where possible.
• Ability to identify services that will add value to your portfolio of clients.
• Championing the firm’s values within the team.
• Provide professional and personable client-facing communication skills.
• Set an example for the team as a natural leader.
• Work at pace and enjoy being part of a high functioning independent firm.
• Support the Partners with ad-hoc tasks as required.

About The Employer

This fully remote role is on offer with a well-established independent firm of accountants in Bury St Edmunds. The Partners pride themselves on supporting their clients with a full suite of accountancy services. This firm adopts a people-led and supportive working environment where accountants can work in a modern team/hybrid and remote setting to deliver the highest quality of service. Their staff are offered full flexibility when it comes to where and when they work.

This firm will suit someone who can step into the role and inspire the people around them, setting an example to junior staff and opening doors of possibility for further onward growth.

What’s On Offer

• £55,000 to £65,000 per annum
• Company pension
• Full time, permanent role
• Generous annual leave including additional leave at Christmas
• A defined pathway of professional progression (to Senior Manager level)
• Remote working
• Training and development
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working policy
• Income protection
• Life assurance (4 x salary)
• Paid study leave
• Professional subscriptions
• Healthshield cash back plan
• Flu vaccinations
• Enhanced statutory leave and pay
• Wellbeing programme
• Team social and fundraising events

The Successful Applicant will have

• ACA, ACCA or CA qualified with audit experience within practice
• Previous senior supervisory or management experience
• Team spirit
• Technical ability and attention to detail
• Confident to inspire, lead and performance manage the audit team
• A positive attitude
• Confident in reviewing processes and improving systems to boost efficiency
• Strong communication skills are essential, both verbal and written
• A great work ethic and personable character

About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and remote accountancy jobs and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.