Audit Client Manager - Practice Firm

A great opportunity for a suitably qualified Manager to join a firm of accountants with a reputation for high standards in their client service offering. Working with successful corporate clients is a rewarding career choice for many and often leads to successful senior appointments at Director and Partner level. If you can see yourself specialising in this sector I believe this represents an excellent opportunity to work for a leading regional firm of accountants; one that is focused on the success and development of their clients and the career development of their staff. You'll control all of the firm's audit clients and be responsible for the planning, fieldwork and finalisation of all audits. You'll also enjoy close working relationships with the firm's other Managers which will involve a range of services from compliance & corporate accountancy support and high level tax planning, through to strategic support (all in-house trained). We're looking for people who have the desire to make a real difference for their clients, people who derive satisfaction from providing a top quality, personal service. You should be ACA/ACCA qualified or have the necessary, relevant experience gained from working in practice at a senior level. You will have your own portfolio of clients with responsibility for managing and delivering audit engagements from planning through to completionAgreeing audit timetables, monitoring budgets and controlling the audit processOversee and direct the budgeting, planning, co-ordination and control of engagements to ensure effective service delivery and maximised recoveriesNurture and build relationships with clients, business departments and staffContribute towards the creation, implementation and delivery of the audit plan and offer support in relation to any issues identified as a result of change or client focusAssisting the Directors in monitoring the effectiveness of the audit services delivered, providing feedback on quality of service accordinglyPreparation of reports for senior management and audit committees Application ProcessPlease apply with your CV in the first instance. Please do note that you will need an appropriate amount of recent, relevant experience of working for a professional accountancy firm. Experience gained from positions held in commercial or industrial businesses is unfortunately not suitable on this occasion.