Audit Manager - Bicester

Xeinadin Group Limited; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business advisory firm in Aylesbury is seeking a qualified Audit Manager to manage the audit process for various clients. This role requires a friendly individual capable of delivering excellent service while acting as a line manager for juniors. The ideal candidate will have strong audit experience, client management skills, and relevant qualifications. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Corporate Discounts Platform

Qualifications

• Experience managing a portfolio of small to large clients.
• Understanding of FRS102 and IFRS.
• Commercially minded with a clear perception of client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Managing the audit process and audit file reviews in accordance with standards.
• Provide excellent service to a portfolio of clients.
• Research and prepare proposals for new work.

Skills

Wide range of audit experience

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Strong computer skills

Confident and professional

Ambitious and resilient mindset

Education

Qualified practice accountant (ACCA/ACA)

Job description

Company Description

Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re‑imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward‑thinking, close‑knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future‑focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description

The Audit Manager will be responsible for managing the audit process for a portfolio of clients, providing an excellent level of service. This role requires a friendly and approachable individual with a clear perception of client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide an excellent level of service to a portfolio of clients which meets and exceeds their expectations.
• Managing the audit process and audit file reviews in accordance with Xeinadin’s standard procedures.
• Ensure agreed deliverables are within a set timeframe and that the job is completed within budget.
• To research and prepare proposals for new work, and to take part in formal presentations to prospective clients.
• To act as a line manager for junior members of the team.
• Ensure self and team members follow all legal and statutory requirements.
• Represent Xeinadin to the client ensuring that the day to day is delivered ensuring a focus on innovation and the future.
• Deliver the Xeinadin vision and values.
• Represent the firm internally and externally in a professional manner through appearance, conduct and attitude.

Key Requirements

• The successfully appointed individual will be a qualified practice accountant (ACCA/ACA).
• Wide range of audit experience
• Experience managing a portfolio of small to large clients
• Understanding of FRS102 and IFRS

Additional Requirements

• Commercially minded with a clear perception of client requirements
• Confident and professional
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ambitious and resilient mindset

Model

Office Based
Salary Competitive

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:

• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental

*subject to exceptions and business needs