Audit & Accounts Manager

Company Information

Are you interested in tackling major projects with heightened responsibility and exposure to diverse services? Would you like to establish genuine connections with clients and provide top-tier consultancy for globally recognized brands? Are you seeking a clear path to advancing to a senior role and eventually becoming a Partner? If you answered yes to any of these questions, keep reading. At this firm, they offer an extensive array of services to a wide-ranging clientele, spanning from major multinational corporations to professional partnerships and private individuals.

They boast a growing portfolio of multinational clients, including UK-based companies with international branches and foreign enterprises with a presence in the UK. Notably, they've experienced significant growth in partnerships with Japanese companies, with only ‘Big 4’ companies boasting more. When you join this firm, you'll have the opportunity to work with top tier clients while assuming greater responsibility. This approach involves deploying specialized teams for each project, enabling employees to quickly take charge of assignments and gain exposure to a diverse range of tasks.

About the Role

They are seeking an ambitious and confident audit and accounts professional to join the rapidly expanding Audit & Accounts team in the role of Manager, with a 60% Audit and 40% Accounts split. This role is pivotal as they continue to onboard new clients and expand their project portfolio. As you grow in your role, there will be opportunities to advance to a Senior Manager position and pursue your career aspirations, potentially leading to a partnership within the company.

Benefits of the Role

This role has several benefits with a key benefits being the              flexitime hours which offer full flexibility in your working hours around the core hours of 10-4. Moreover, there is hybrid working and a birthday day off to further improve your work life balance. Additionally, there is a workplace pension scheme, death in service benefit and access to an online benefits scheme featuring 24/7 GP services, discounted memberships, and cashback.  Furthermore, you will be provided with laptop, mobile phone and all key equipment needed to excel at your role.

One of the key benefits of the role is the collaboration with major "Big 4" clientele, which will offer you heightened levels of responsibility. Moreover, by assigning specialized teams to each project, it will facilitate rapid project ownership and exposure to diverse tasks. Regular management meetings and personalized 1-2-1 sessions will also be conducted to foster your progression towards a Senior Manager role and eventual partnership. Opportunities for international travel are frequent due to our engagements with overseas clients.

Responsibilities of the Role

• You will take the lead on statutory audits, managing the process from planning to completion, particularly focusing on larger and more intricate audits.
• Given the nature of clientele and projects, a significant portion of your time will involve providing general consulting services, addressing a wide range of inquiries related to setting up new entities abroad.
• Building strong relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders is essential, whether working independently or collaboratively to deliver top-tier service and consultancy to our clients.
• While the primary focus will be on audit and accounts for international subsidiaries, there will also be responsibilities involving bookkeeping, management accounting, and preparing VAT returns for both corporate and owner-managed clients.

Requirements of the Role

• Primarily, your recent focus should have been on overseeing large-scale audits, with a strong emphasis on leading projects. This experience ideally stems from engagements with both UK and international subsidiaries.
• Your technical proficiency is crucial for success. You must possess the confidence and expertise to manage intricate audits and financial accounts independently, with minimal reliance on technical assistance.
• Familiarity with the fundamental principles of corporation tax and other UK tax regulations is necessary.
• An enthusiasm for client interaction and advisory services is essential, as you will engage with clients directly from the outset.
• Additionally, supporting the broader team and guiding junior colleagues, whether through direct management or informal mentoring, is a significant aspect of the role.