Audit & Accounts Manager

Company Information

Do you want to be part of a fast-growing firm and lead the new generation of financial services? Look no further - this is the perfect role for you. Joining the team means engaging with a dynamic, diverse, and demanding workload. With a legacy spanning over 20 years, the firm continually evolves, going beyond traditional accountancy to integrate seamlessly into the clients' financial teams. The cultural of the firm rests on several key values including collaboration, investment in people, fostering entrepreneurial spirit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving results.

This role is ideal for an eager, detail-oriented, and innovative individual seeking to refine managerial skills while contributing to collective and firm-wide advancement. Recognizing people as their greatest asset, they actively nurture the personal development of staff, prioritizing a healthy work-life balance. Moreover, abundant opportunities for career growth exist within the organization, supported by internal recruitment and clearly defined progression pathways. The inclusive culture celebrates diversity, ensuring that every individual is empowered to grow collectively.

About the Role

This is an opportunity for a motivated, ambitious and client focused individual to join a fast growing, practice as part of an outstanding Audit and Accounts team. They constantly strive to exceed clients’ expectations by delivering a high quality, client focused service. Consequently, you’ll have the opportunity to advance your career through engaging and challenging work with top-tier clients. The Audit and Accounts team reflects this ethos and the successful candidate will be expected to support this.

Benefits of the Role

They provide a highly competitive compensation package and a range of benefits. This includes a generous market rate salary as well as half yearly bonuses. Furthermore, all employees are enrolled onto several schemes including employee assistance, cycle to work, eyecare/flu jab and business travel. Private medical insurance and international healthcare arrangements are also available to ensure that your wellbeing is taken care of.

Moreover, for a healthy work life balance there is a generous amount of annual leave, and hybrid working, allowing you to work from home two days a week. The firm takes a key interest in the progression of employees, and there is paid study support available. Alongside this is outstanding opportunities for career advancement and a route to become RI within three years.

Responsibilities of the Role

• Commute to main office, with occasional alternative travel arrangements required due to client commitments.
• Responsibilities encompass various tasks, including but not limited to:

o Conducting audit work, involving audit planning, setting up tests, and reviewing audit files.

o Assisting in audit completion, both independently and as part of a team, utilizing CCH automated audit software.

o Handling SME company accounts in line with FRS 102/FRS 102 Section 1A.

o Reviewing and participating in the preparation of management accounts.

o Preparing and reviewing sole trader/partnership accounts.

o Managing tasks related to corporation tax and reviewing VAT returns.

o Client development and advisory activities.

• Gathering necessary information for the preparation of corporate tax returns.
• Collaborating with and reporting to other members of the Accounts and Audit Team.
• Contributing to the team's ongoing development and assisting in various aspects of portfolio management, including time costs, billing, and recovery rates.

Requirements of the Role

• Seeking a candidate who is either ICAEW or ACCA qualified (or a finalist), possessing a minimum of three to five years of experience in general practice within a small to medium-sized firm.
• Demonstrated audit expertise encompassing planning, fieldwork, and completion acquired over a period of three to five years.
• Proficiency in auditing and account preparation is essential. The interview will assess competency in audit planning, testing, and completion under ISAs.
• Prior involvement in accounts, bookkeeping, and management accounts.
• Ability to collaborate closely with team members.
• Strong academic background, at least to A level or equivalent.
• A team player with a positive, client-focused attitude.
• Computer competence is a must, with a familiarity with CCH Accounts Production, CCH Audit Automation, Xero, Quickbooks Online, and MS Office products, especially Excel.
• Excellent administrative, organizational, and communication skills, with proficiency in spoken and written English as prerequisites for employment.
• Capable of working with high accuracy within specified deadlines.