Job Title: External Audit and Accounts Manager
Location: Near Manchester
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Company:
A growing and highly regarded accountancy practice near Manchester is seeking a talented External Audit and Accounts Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced audit and accounts professional to manage a diverse portfolio of clients, leading audits and delivering high-quality accounting services. The firm is known for providing tailored solutions to a range of clients, from SMEs to larger businesses, and offers excellent career progression opportunities.
The Role:
As an External Audit and Accounts Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing audit assignments, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. You will also manage a team of auditors and accountants, providing leadership and technical expertise to ensure successful client engagements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a portfolio of clients across various sectors, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Leading audit assignments from planning to completion, including fieldwork and reporting.
- Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts in compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS.
- Conducting risk assessments and identifying key audit risks and areas of focus.
- Reviewing and finalising audit work papers and reports, ensuring compliance with audit standards.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for audit and accounting queries.
- Managing a team of junior auditors and accountants, providing coaching and technical guidance.
- Ensuring that all client deadlines are met, and projects are completed within budget.
- Identifying opportunities to offer value-added services to clients, including tax planning and advisory.
- Staying up to date with changes in accounting and audit regulations and ensuring compliance.
- Assisting with business development, including winning new clients and growing the firm's audit and accounts practice.
Requirements:
- ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with at least 5 years' experience in external audit and accounts.
- Proven experience managing audits and preparing accounts for a range of clients.
- Strong knowledge of UK accounting and auditing standards (UK GAAP, IFRS).
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Leadership skills with experience in managing and developing a team.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple client deadlines.
- Experience with audit and accounting software such as CaseWare, Xero, Sage, or similar.
- A proactive and commercial mindset, with the ability to identify business development opportunities.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
How to Apply:
If you are an experienced audit and accounts professional looking for a leadership role with excellent growth potential, apply now with your CV.