Senior Audit Manager

Senior Audit Manager Job Vacancy

Are you a talented Audit Manager looking for some extra challenge, a market leading salary and the opportunity to work for a modern and boutique employer in Leeds?

Would you be confident overseeing the provision of audit for a wide range of clients, becoming part of a team of finance professionals who strive to support their clients by creating transformational financial support?

We are delighted to be representing a thriving, modern accounting firm in their search for a Senior Audit Manager in Leeds to join their close-knit team and oversee the work of the audit team for a diverse portfolio of clients in a range of sectors.

This opportunity will suit someone who is ACA,?ACCA or CA qualified, with demonstrable management level audit experience within an accountancy practice. You will be able to effectively communicate technical matters in an easy-to-understand way for clients and an elevated level of attention to detail will also be essential for this role.

With several roles reporting into the Senior Audit Manager, you’ll be a natural leader that can nurture a positive working environment, whilst ensuring the highest quality service is delivered. This role will also be a position of support to the Head of Audit, so you’ll be able to accept autonomous responsibility to oversee complex projects to completion.

This firm is growing at pace so you’ll need to be comfortable offering creative and innovative ideas as to how the practice can keep up with the needs of their clients as they grow into the next big businesses in the UK and beyond.

Job Purpose

• Manage high turnover audits from planning to completion including field work.
• The oversight of audits outside of the audit threshold including those with more complex issues and requiring higher levels of ad-hoc work, i.e. cash flow forecasting, management accounts production.
• Assume direct responsibility for all aspects of the services provided, incorporating remuneration planning, corporate group structures
• Due diligence.
• Raising finance.
• Oversee WIP and ensure deadlines are met.
• Preparation and review of financial statements.
• Mentor new trainees?and support with their learning and development.
• Monitor and nurture client relationships.
• Technical problem solving.
• Able to work alongside and part of the senior management team and support with company growth.
• Assist with target setting and department budgeting.
• Ability to identify services that will add value to your portfolio of clients.
• Confident in networking to promote the department and pitching for new business.
• Overseeing the audit team and championing the firm’s values within the team.
• Provide professional and personable client-facing communication skills.
• Set an example for the team as a natural leader.

About this firm

This Senior Audit Manager job in Leeds is a fantastic opportunity to join an accountancy firm with a truly modern and boutique approach to providing a full suite of services. There’s no one size fits all approach for this firm and the successful applicant will need to be able to build great relationships with clients, actively listening and adapting their approach for the needs of each individual customer.

You’ll need to be an ideas person and also be able to measure success and adapt your working style and that of your team to improve services on offer. In exchange you’ll receive a really exciting package of rewards and the potential to develop your career as part of something a bit different.

Employee Benefits

• £60,000 to £70,000 pa.
• Permanent, full-time role.
• Flexible working around core hours.
• Hybrid working options.
• State of the art offices.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Enhanced statutory leave.
• Study support.
• Extended time abroad opportunities.
• Healthcare.
• A range of discounts, freebies, and benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Positive and supportive company culture.

The Successful Applicant

• ACA or ACCA?qualified or QBE with demonstrable accountancy practice experience at management level.
• Enhanced attention to detail and risk analysis skills.
• Experience of overseeing the provision of highly technical audit and associated services.
• Able to develop enhanced client relationships and integrate themselves into each client’s way of working.
• Excellent work ethic.
• Enhanced knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS
• Self-motivated and reliable who is eager to progress
• Confident in leading, nurturing and inspiring a team.
• Effective communication skills are essential, both verbal and written.
• Commercial awareness and initiative.

About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd.

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltdregularly has new auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Leeds and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.