Audit Manager

Godalming Permanent £65,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
The Audit Manager will manage a portfolio of clients in the Professional Services industry, providing exceptional service in Accounting & Finance. This role is based in Godalming and involves regular client interaction, strategic input, and high-quality audit execution.
  • Top 60 accountancy practice
  • Audit Manager role

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, mid-tier organisation in the accountancy sector. With a reputation for delivering top-notch services, they prioritise building strong relationships with their clients.

Job Description

  • 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



The Successful Applicant

  • 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)



What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary in the range of £65,000 - £70,000.
  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Hybrid working options, promoting work-life balance.
  • Private medical coverage.



Contact
Ryan Leggett
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6718797
Phone number
+44 162 260 4518

Job summary

Job function
Audit & Advisory
Subsector
Practice (Audit) & Assurance
Sector
Financial Services
Location
Godalming
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ryan Leggett
Consultant phone
+44 162 260 4518
Job reference
JN-042025-6718797