Audit Manager

Page Outsourcing are excited to partner with an award-winning accountancy firm, MHA to support with the recruitment of an Audit Manager within their Financial Services team.

Within this role you will be required to manage a diverse portfolio of clients across Investment Management, Funds and Banking.

Client Details

You will play a key role in influencing and motivating the team to ensure clients needs are met and to the first-class standard that is expected.

MHA are a top 15 Accountancy Practice in the UK with a clear ambition to break into and cement themselves within the top 10.

They are proud to be a founding member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales (ICAEW).

Description

Key responsibilities within this role will include (but not limited to);

Portfolio Management

• Plan, control and review client work on a portfolio of Financial Services clients, including banks, SPV's, Investment Managers, Brokers/Dealers, and advisory firms.
• Prepare a time budget for each assignment, considering the level of the fees and other non-audit work to be included within that fee.
• Ensure a detailed audit plan is completed, including details of potential anomalies.

Team Management

• Ensure that trainees are allocated a variety of jobs to provide a broad range of training and maximise their experience.
• Regular appraisals and sign off training records to enable staff to be developed and in turn enhance their effectiveness.
• Work closely with other managers in the business to ensure control of the day-to day management of all audit staff.

Client Management

• Provide clear and effective communication with all clients to ensure any issues are highlighted and resolved.
• It is important to build strong relationships with existing and future clients.

Business Development and Advisory

• Identify opportunities for additional services that the company can provide to their clients.
• Be proactive in involving other experts where relevant - i.e., Corporate Finance, Tax, Financial Services.

Profile

• Fully qualified ACA/ACCA with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in external audit, accounts preparation and general practice
• Experience working with variety of different sized organisations in the Financial Sector
• Demonstrable ability to motivate, delegate effectively, develop the team and be a strong leader
• Attention to detail to target engagement partner involvement on key auditing and accounting issues
• Client focused and able to think commercially - able to seek out opportunities within the portfolio
• Organisational skills with the ability to successfully manage conflicting priorities

Job Offer

MHA offers many benefits including but not limited to:

• 33 days holiday (including public holidays)
• Buy/ sell up to 5 holiday days
• Pension scheme
• Exceptional study support
• Life insurance
• Private medical cover
• Retail/ Gym discounts
• Flexible working
• Car lease scheme