Audit Practice Manager

Description:

Audit Manager 

Established for over 75 years, we are representing are one of the largest firms of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers in Surrey. With over 50 highly skilled employees, including partners, we are a firm committed to delivering exceptional service to a wide range of clients in the UK and overseas. It is their mission to deliver an outstanding client service and a sincere commitment to make a real difference to individuals and businesses. We are actively recruiting a proactive Audit Manager who is passionate about making a difference to join our growing team. You will provide a high-quality service to our Partners and develop strong client relations. This position offers an excellent opportunity to obtain audit experience across a variety of sectors.

Ensures successful completion of assigned audit engagements, from start to finish, inclusive of preplanning and wrap up activities. Depending on assigned engagement, you will report to the Audit Partner. Manage and directs daily activities of more junior auditors assigned to assist the Audit Manager during an engagement.
Applies risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered and identifies any potential issues. Communicates identified issues with Internal Audit Partners to ensure any concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner.
 
Monitor and manage audit department work in progress.
Assessment of Audit Quality File gradings on complex audit assignments.
Responsibility for departmental recovery rate target and department profitability.
Review of complex and group audit assignments, finalising audit opinions and consider qualifications.
Provide high level technical support to the department
Able to provide detailed technical support on complex matters of UK GAAP.
Able to provide detailed technical support on UK ISAs.
Able to review complex corporation tax computations and deferred tax workings.
Responsible for team performance. Including team appraisals, performance management and objective setting for senior members of the team.
Demonstrate stakeholder management, including meeting and reporting back to clients and updating Partners on progress .
Responsible for design and implementation of department processes.
Resource planning, including managing workflow and prioritising assignments for senior members of the team
Report at monthly Partner Management meetings and feed back to the team.
Overall review of efficiency in departmental assignments.
Identify additional audit billing opportunities on existing assignments and cross selling for advisory services.
Attend and contribute client meetings
Ability to give and follow instructions accurately and efficiently; proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward desired outcome Ability to manage time and work to budgets and deadlines Ability to recognise when key theoretical concepts should be applied
Solid understanding and ability to apply risk and control concepts Ability to apply professional scepticism Strong understanding of the concepts applied to analytical review, tests of control, system walkthrough, test of detail, cut off procedures, proof in total testing
Ability to prepare a clear and concise audit file
Good awareness of other departments in the company with risk, control, and governance responsibilities and what is necessary for successful tactical collaboration and information sharing
Strong communication skills
Ability to identify sensitive issues and facilitate communications in a proactive manner to avoid surprises Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges Executes effective and thorough application of all internal audit standards within
assigned responsibility
Ability and willingness to travel
Work independently and as part of a team
Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude
Good understanding of UK GAAP and FRS102
Good understanding of risk-based approach to auditing small and medium

Required experience;
Preferable 2-3 years of experience as an audit manager.
Essential - Proficient user of Microsoft office, specifically Microsoft excel
Preferable – Experience of Mercia audit program structures and Caseware audit & accounts template
ACA or ACCA qualified
Essential – Good working knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102 and FRS102 1A)
Preferable- experience with FRS101 and IFRS
Assistance with quoting and pitching for new work