An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mixed Audit & Accounts Senior Client Manager to join my clients team in their Chester, Cheshire offices.

The Role:

The successful candidate will be a key member of the team. They will be the first point of contact for clients and will be responsible for managing and running an audit from the planning stage right through to completion and sign off.

The role will also include that of client manager to a mixed portfolio of SMEs and larger businesses and preparing statutory accounts compliant with UK accounting standards.

As an Audit and Client Manager your typical daily duties will include:

• Acting as the lead manager on audits, reporting to our Audit Director; • Responsibility for developing and finalising the audit plan, identifying key audit risks based on the background knowledge, thorough research, preliminary results and discussions with the client, and ensure appropriate work is planned to address these; • Setting and monitoring of budgets, undertake execution of the fieldwork, drafting the financial statements, letter of representation and audit findings reports and assisting the Audit Partner and RI to prepare for the closing meeting; • Be responsible for clearing review points and addressing any follow up queries until the date the audit report is signed; • Ensure quality of financial statement disclosures by reference to the applicable checklist; • Identify any areas of weakness in the clients system & controls and making reasonable recommendations for improvements; • Maintain and develop technical ability by attending webinars and keeping abreast of technical developments in both accounting and audit arenas; • Being the first point of contact for a client portfolio. Preparing statutory accounts and ensuring any queries are dealt with promptly; • Assisting and supporting other members of the team with technical issues.

Person Specification:

• Be approachable to members of the audit and accounts team • Supporting the team on technical issues • Excellent communication skills. • Lead by example and instil a sense of professionalism in the team • Manage your own workload effectively • Provide timely and constructive feedback to the audit team • Maintain objectivity, professionalism and independence in client relationships • Discuss difficult/contentious matters with the client directly • Present yourself in a professional manner to the client at all times, including being appropriately dressed and communicating in an appropriate manner • Act with integrity at all times • Love developing internal and external relationships

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

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