Senior Audit Manager

Our Audit Services department specialises in running audits for a range of clients from SME’s to large-sized, complex groups, and delivering of non-audit assignments, such as valuations, due diligence, investigations, preparation of complicated financial statements for Big Four audit clients and any other related assignments as requested by our clients.

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 businesses, from start-up and entrepreneurial companies to mature groups, across a wide variety of commercial, generally high margin, sectors (e.g. motor sport, high end retail brand, property development, technology, financial services) and the ‘not for profit’ sector.

The role of the Audit Senior Manager has significant, and ultimate, responsibility for the control of audits of a diverse portfolio of clients. This role will involve working closely with the Audit Directors and Partners of the Firm to provide the first-class service to clients for which we are renowned.

As a Senior Audit Manager the 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 audit (statutory or non statutory) that meets the requirements of International Audit Standards in UK and applicable law
• 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

Requirements:

The main criteria 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.

You 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