Audit Manager

Rutherford Briant ,
Loughton, Essex
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £55,000 per annum

Overview

Rutherford Briant are looking to recruit an Audit Manager for an established Top 100 accountancy firm based in Loughton. Responsibilities: Liaising/meeting with the client to consider both their needs and the key areas relating to the audit or other assignment. Liaising with the appropriate Tax Manager before the assignment commences to ensure that any tax related matters affecting the audit are known and advising him/her when the assignment will be ready for a tax review. Preparing the budget and agreeing it with the client. Ensuring that recovery rates and budgets for jobs are adhered to by self and the team. Managing the assignment as it proceeds, delegating and reviewing work of staff to ensure that standards are met. Providing timely feedback to partners on issues identified with clients and presenting to the Partner a complete audit assignment file. Carry out other tasks for clients, such as special assignments, e.g. projections, incorporations, book keeping and management accounts etc. Liaising with Tax Managers with respect to the tax computations, planning, reconstructions etc. Identifying and follow up of possible opportunities for incremental fees across the business - both with existing clients and new clients. Managing the team from Audit Seniors to Trainees. Carry out on site reviews with subordinates during assignments and ongoing communication with team whilst out on site. Manage team to ensure high quality work submitted at all times and ensure timely feedback given to team members. Communicate with Partners and take necessary action if team members not performing to a consistently high level in line with their training and experience. Ensure end of job assignments, probationary reviews and annual appraisals carried out on time. Assist with recruitment of new team members, including graduate recruitment where required. Candidate should be qualified ACA/ACCA with good technical competence. The ideal candidate must have proven experience of managing a client portfolio and strong people management skills. Experience in the Education and Charity Section is a must as is the experience of corporate audits.