Audit Manager

Moore Kingston Smith LLP; Godalming; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Godalming seeks an experienced Audit Manager to manage a diverse portfolio of clients and oversee complicated audits. The ideal candidate will have a relevant accounting qualification and strong knowledge of UK auditing standards. This role emphasizes client care and requires the ability to communicate technical knowledge effectively. The firm offers competitive compensation and a range of flexible benefits including hybrid working and comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Private Medical

Hybrid Working

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Eye Tests

Qualifications

• Relevant Accounting Qualification such as ACA or ACCA or equivalent.
• Experience managing both people and a portfolio within a mid-tier firm.
• High level of familiarity with UK auditing and accounting standards.
• Experience in developing and implementing audit methodologies.
• Commitment to client care and service beyond expectation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Clients with fees of c£500,000.
• Manage large complicated audits.
• Provide solutions to partners.
• Help with collating data for inspections/reviews.
• Check/chase up timesheet entries.
• Ensure teams are sticking to budgets and not charging too much time.
• Act as the first point of contact for clients.
• Monitor and develop trainees.
• Respond to clients promptly.

Skills

Relevant Accounting Qualification such as ACA or ACCA or equivalent

Experience managing both people and a portfolio within a mid-tier firm

High level of familiarity with UK auditing and accounting standards

Good understanding of corporate tax

Experience in developing and implementing audit methodologies and quality control procedures

Commercially aware and able to apply and communicate technical knowledge

Experience in both substantive and controls based audits

Expertise in delivery of the primary accounting frameworks (UK GAAP, FRS 101, FRS 102 and IFRS)

Commitment to client care and service beyond expectation

Ability to give feedback in a constructive manner

Job description

Audit Manager

Department: Advice, Audit & Accounts

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Godalming, Surrey

Compensation: £65,000 - £70,000 / year

Description

This is an excellent opportunity to join our Godalming office as an Audit Manager. We are a growing team and are looking for an experienced audit manager to join us.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Clients with fees of c£500,000
• Manage large complicated audits
• Problem solving – e.g. provide solutions to partners
• Have an understanding of different risks to the firm rather than just audit risk
  • Reputational
  • Credit etc
• Help with collating data for any inspections/reviews or audit technical enquires.
• Check/chase up timesheet entries from people on your jobs – e.g. make sure they are coded properly.
• Ensuring teams are sticking to budgets and not charging too much time
• Acting as the first point of contact for the client on all areas
• Supporting other managers to help monitor and develop trainees
• Managing other areas of the firm on your clients, tax, payroll, PSA agreements, P11d’s etc
• Responding to clients promptly
• Considering commercial opportunities for the firm, either internally or as generating new business leads and convert them into profitable engagements
• Participating in business development activities including proposals, presentations and networking.
• Be a “safe pair of hands” when client queries are received or deadlines approaching to ensure partners are confident you are in control
  • BUT know when to ask for help from partner
  • Be aware of what risks are attached to certain areas of advice
  • Know when to say no to additional work

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Relevant Accounting Qualification such as ACA or ACCA or equivalent.
• Experience managing both people and a portfolio within a mid-tier firm
• High level of familiarity with UK auditing and accounting standards
• Good understanding of corporate tax
• Experience in developing and implementing audit methodologies and quality control procedures
• Commercially aware and able to apply and communicate technical knowledge in a clear and commercial way
• Experience in both substantive and controls based audits, group reporting and cross border groups
• Expertise in delivery of the primary accounting frameworks (UK GAAP, FRS 101, FRS 102 and IFRS)
• Commitment to client care and service beyond expectation
• Commitment to CPD and ensuring technical competence is continually improved
• Ability to give feedback in a constructive manner

Benefits

• Generous annual leave plus three days off at Christmas
• Option to buy/sell additional days
• Hybrid Working
• Private Medical
• Life Cover
• Critical Illness cover
• Income Protection
• Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing support, including generous absence pay, access to Digicare+ and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous family related leave and pay
• Weddings and birth vouchers
• Loyalty awards
• Employee and client referral awards
• Community volunteer scheme
• Fundraising matching
• Perkbox
• Eye Tests
• Cycle to work

A wide range of flexible benefits, including interest free loans for:

• Health Assessments
• Dental
• Gym memberships
• Cancer screening
• Genetic wellness tests
• Phones, laptops, tablets and computers
• Wearables
• Office furniture
• Cycle insurance
• Pet insurance
• Will writing