Audit Manager investment management

The client base is extensive, ranging from the business affairs of high net worth individuals to multi-national groups. We are involved in the full spectrum of business, from start-up and entrepreneurial companies to mature groups, across a wide variety of commercial, generally high margin, sectors (eg motor sport, high end retail brand, property development, technology, financial services) and the ‘not for profit’ sector. The diverse, unusual and demanding client base makes working at the company rewarding and challenging for senior staff and partners. Our approach is to provide proactive advice to clients, not a range of options hedged with caveats. 

The role of the Audit Manager has significant, and ultimate, responsibility for the management and control of audits and other special work of a diverse portfolio of clients. The candidate will be expected to work closely with the Corporate Directors and Partners of the Firm to provide the first-class service to clients for which we are renowned. As an Audit Manager your day to day work will encompass:

 Regular exposure to the owners and / or the directors of our clients

 Liaising closely with partners on their clients’ affairs from an audit and commercial perspective

 Provision of accountancy and commercial management support to clients

 Audit risk assessment and planning

 Cost effective delivery of financial statements that meet relevant statutory reporting requirements

 Involvement in one-off work, such as due diligence, investigations and valuations

 Quality control and continuous improvement of our processes

 Team leadership and the development of junior staff

 Involvement in proposals for new work and business development initiatives However, this is not solely a statutory audit compliance role. There is great scope for capable individuals to broaden their business skills across the Corporate Services and Taxation Departments from involvement in due diligence, accountancy support and other commercial advisory assignments. Opportunities for career progression within the Firm are consequently excellent.

Requirements

The main criteria for candidates applying for this position are a combination of strong technical and analytical skills combined with first rate client handling, project management and team development skills. The ability to work flexibly, and on one’s own initiative, in the application of technical knowledge to deliver timely, quality outputs is essential. Commercial acumen and a ‘hands-on’ practical approach to work will be highly regarded as will prior transaction support experience. For the right candidate progression to Director level, which is comparable to salaried partner roles in many other firms, in the future is very realistic.

The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate the following skills, experience and attributes:

 Excellent technical skills

 Varied statutory audit and accounts preparation experience

 A strong and up-to-date knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 & IFRS (US GAAP knowledge would be helpful but is not critical)

 A working knowledge of key corporate taxation planning issues

 Pragmatism and the ability to use professional judgement

 Good communication and inter-personal skills

 A team approach to working and a ‘can do’ attitude

 Ability to delegate to and supervise junior staff

 Ability to work under pressure to a high standard

 Good IT skills and receptive to technology changes