Audit Manager

We are currently looking for high quality candidates who fit the Menzies values and also meet the below job specification requirements to be our new Audit Manager. This is a key position based out of the Leatherhead office in Surrey and forms part of the wider Core Audit & Accounts services we offer our clients.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Management of client portfolio including: OMB’s, SME’s and UK holdings of International client groups.
• Effective process and staff management of statutory audits and financial statement preparation; overall business advisory and attendance at client meetings.
• Planning, reviewing and managing audits, experience in specialist sectors is desirable but not essential e.g. Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics, Technology & Business Services .
• Review of statutory financial statements prepared under FRS102.
• Completing jobs with minimal supervision, to deadlines and within budget.
• Marketing, including prospect follow ups, organising and attending networking events, and opportunity to be involved in relevant sector specific marketing.
• Liaison with other specialist service lines as required.
• Liaise with overseas auditors and advisors.
• Trainee people management and development: holding regular meetings and assisting with objective setting and personal development.
• Manage WIP, monthly billing and debtors.

 The Person:

• Eligibility to work in the UK without any restrictions.
• ACA or ACCA qualified (degree not essential).
• Minimum of five years in an Accountancy Practice (Top 50), ideally mid-tier firm.
• Experience of substantive auditing, group audits, statutory financial statements and disclosures including consolidations.
• Solid understanding & experience of working with OMB’s and SME’s
• Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and advisory skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong client and team relationships.
• Deal confidently, effectively and fairly with both clients and colleagues.
• Ability to manage complicated projects and multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrate the ability to work within deadlines and budgets.