Login to Apply

Audit Manager – External Audit – Top 50 Firm

Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 depending on experience

Are you ACA or ACCA qualified? Parkside Recruitment is partnering with a UK Top 50 firm of Chartered Accountants to find an experienced Audit Manager to join their dynamic team.

Who We Are
Established in 1899, our client serves a diverse client base across various industries. Their work is focused entirely on owner-managed businesses, with turnovers ranging from approximately £1 million to £100 million. They provide a wide range of services, including audit, accountancy, accounts support, payroll bureau, tax compliance, specialist tax services, M&A, and deals/transaction reports.

The Role
We are seeking an Audit (75%) and Accounts Manager (25%) to work within a team of managers. The role involves managing a diverse portfolio of owner-managed companies with turnovers between £1 million and £100 million.
As a portfolio manager, the successful candidate will have full responsibility for a portfolio of approximately 50 clients, with annual fees starting from £500,000 upwards.

The ideal candidate will have a 2:1 degree from a British university and be ACA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of three years of post-qualification experience.
Core Skills & Requirements

ACA or ACCA qualified.
Excellent knowledge of FRS102.
Proven auditing technical skills.
Strong IT skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and accounting packages.
Experience managing the audit process from planning to completion of financial statements.
Working knowledge of Digita and Caseware is desirable. Key Responsibilities

Liaising with clients and managing client expectations.
Organising and running all accounting and audit assignments for the portfolio.
Supervising and reviewing staff output, primarily accounts for audit production.
Reporting directly to a partner and attending client meetings.
Reviewing accounts and corporation tax deliverables.
Participating in practice development initiatives, including networking and new client proposals.
Working within an existing team of managers and partners to further develop and support the growth of the office and team. If you are a motivated Audit Manager looking for an exciting opportunity within a prestigious firm, we would love to hear from you. Apply today