Role Overview
We are seeking an ACCA qualified professional with 5+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to step into a dynamic position operating as an Audit Manager or high-level Experienced Assistant Manager executing fully independent managerial responsibilities. In this capacity, you will independently drive the delivery of high-quality external and statutory audits for a diverse corporate portfolio. This position is explicitly structured for a senior assurance professional who bridges fieldwork execution and strategic portfolio management, acting as a crucial interface between corporate clients, offshore teams, and Partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Be responsible for dealing with all matters relating to the management and execution of a large portfolio of audited entities.
- Solve complex technical accounting and auditing matters for our clients, perform risk-based planning, and project manage client work to completion.
- Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales, manage WIP execution, and proactively identify opportunities for additional billings
- Ensure assignments are staffed with the appropriate mix of knowledge, technical expertise, and skills required to maximize audit quality.
- Oversee, mentor, and develop your delivery team to the highest standard, offering continuous guidance and leading comprehensive file reviews.
- Ensure that the firm’s strict risk management and quality control procedures are fully adhered to at all times.
- Work as an active part of the management team alongside other Audit Managers on broader business group initiatives (such as resource planning, merit rate reviews, and efficiency optimization).
- Build and maintain strong, trust-based working relationships with client management teams, serving as a primary point of contact for senior leadership and CFOs.
- Support Partners directly with the implementation and communication of corporate business strategies for both existing audit portfolios and new target entities.
- Take active opportunities for wider department responsibilities through training, methodology improvements, and pitching new projects.
- Constantly strive to push yourself, and the business, further, knowing you’re supported through every stage.
Skills and Attributes for Success
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a risk-first mindset and high commercial awareness.
- Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide, mentor, and motivate others within the team.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts cleanly to C-suite stakeholders and Audit Committees.
- Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical, and fully capable of working effectively under pressure to meet tight statutory deadlines.
- Proven ability to foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment across multi-disciplinary and offshore delivery teams.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Professional qualification fully completed (ACCA, FCCA, ACA, or equivalent designation).
- Minimum of 5+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) within an external statutory audit environment, preferably within Big 4 or top-tier Mid-Market practices.
- Demonstrated capabilities in executing managerial or high-level Assistant Manager functions, including portfolio ownership, engagement scheduling, and sign-off accountability.
- Advanced command over complex accounting frameworks (IFRS, UK GAAP, FRS 101/102, or equivalent) and International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
- Audit experience preferred in corporate & industrial markets, real estate & infrastructure, energy & commodities trading, or financial services & funds industries.
- Superb communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proven track record handling C-suite clients and driving offshore delivery collaboration.
Pay: £40,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
