Audit Senior Manager - Maidstone

Senior Audit Manager, Corporate Audit
Location: Maidstone, Kent, UK
Salary: Up to £80,000
Top 10 Accountancy Practice

Our client, a top 10 global accountancy practice with a thriving office of 150 staff in Maidstone, is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to join their Corporate Audit team.

This is your opportunity to work on a varied client portfolio, including corporate, listed, and owner-managed businesses across multiple sectors, including international clients. You'll be working on high-quality assignments, collaborate with seasoned professionals, and receive ongoing development in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities
As a Senior Manager in Corporate Audit, your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and conducting statutory audits, overseeing all stages of the audit process from planning to completion within the agreed budget.
• Leading on-site audit teams and supporting the supervision, development, and training of junior staff, ensuring tasks are assigned according to team members' skills and growth areas.
• Completing job review forms for junior staff involved in the same assignment.
• Supporting project management of audits, implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining quality.
• Researching technical issues, proposing solutions for review by senior leadership, and leading discussions with technical support, clients, and specialists as needed.
• Adhering to deadlines and proactively addressing potential challenges, notifying partners promptly when issues arise.
• Preparing and presenting reports to senior management, Audit Committees, and Boards.
• Acting as a relationship manager for a portfolio of clients, building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality work that exceeds client expectations.
• Identifying opportunities for cross-service collaboration and making introductions to relevant experts within the firm.
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement within the team and ensuring fair allocation of tasks.
• Managing work-in-progress and billing for client assignments.
• Being proactive in business development activities, building and maintaining a professional network.
• Undertaking additional duties as reasonably required.

Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge

• Strong technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards.
• Ability to provide practical and proactive business advice, referring significant issues to senior leadership when necessary.
• Comprehensive understanding of business cycle controls and the ability to identify risks and implications where controls are inadequate.
• Experience working with complex and international groups, reporting structures, and liaising with component auditors is highly desirable.
• Experience with small and medium-sized listed entities is also highly valued.

Required Qualifications

• ACCA / ACA qualified or equivalent
• Commitment to maintaining adequate CPD in relevant disciplines and client sectors.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking firm, contribute to impactful client engagements, and develop your career in a supportive and inclusive environment.

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