Audit Manager – Commercial Accountants – Hitchin

About The Company:

Our client are business and taxation advisors who take a pragmatic approach to accounting and pride themselves on their commercial perspective to best position their clients both for now and in the future to create, grow, and maintain wealth.

About The Opportunity:

Our client is looking for an Audit Manager to manage, operate and grow a successful client portfolio. You will report into the Audit Director and lead a team to facilitate the continued growth of your portfolio.

About The Responsibilities:

* To manage, operate and grow a successful and profitable Portfolio of clients.

* Plan, manage and maximise recoverability across the Audit Portfolios.

* Schedule, plan and complete audits independently from planning to completion, previous experience in this is essential

* Manage and develop a team to ensure efficiency and development in the audit team

* Maintain high standards of compliance throughout the practice

* Identify risk matters to the business

* Report monthly on Turnover, Profitability, Chargeable time and recoverability

* Ad hoc support to Audit Director

About The Applicant:

* ACA/ACCA Qualified (QBE and finalists considered DOE)

* Technically efficient in audit, accounts and corporate tax

* Practice experience in running sizable clients, taking ownership of and developing a portfolio of clients

* Problem solving abilities in order that you can take client issues and independently and satisfactorily resolve them

* Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at every level

* A good eye for detail, and a flair for producing high quality written communication

* A positive mindset and a get up and go, can-do attitude

* Ability to respond under pressure in a complex environment, whilst managing a high and diverse workload

About The Benefits:

* 25 days Annual Leave, plus public bank holidays

* 50 hours CPD per year.

* Up to £70,000 salary per annum