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Audit Manager

Salary: £50,000-£60,000 Depending on experience

Career Stage: Experienced Professional

Location: Belfast

Contract Type: Permanent

Job description

Essential Criteria

·        Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA / ACCA)

·        Strong background working within an accountancy practice

·        Proven experience managing statutory audit assignments as an Audit Manager or strong Senior ready for promotion

·        Experience leading audit engagements from planning through to completion and sign-off

·        Demonstrable experience reviewing statutory financial statements, including complex disclosure requirements

·        Experience planning audit assignments, performing and reviewing risk assessments, and setting audit strategies

·        Proven ability to manage, coach and develop audit teams, including reviewing work, providing constructive feedback, and supporting progression

·        Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budgets

·        Strong working knowledge of FRS 102 (including disclosure requirements), applicable company law, and International Standards on Auditing (UK)

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence dealing with senior client stakeholders

·        Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel

·        Eligible to work in the UK without restriction

·        Willingness to work at both firm and client premises

·        Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for client travel as required

Desirable Criteria

·        Experience reviewing audit-exempt company accounts, partnership accounts, and sole trader accounts

·        Experience overseeing the preparation of financial statements using accounts production software

·        Experience planning, managing, and reviewing group audits

·        Use of data analytics to enhance audit quality and efficiency

·        Experience auditing charities and knowledge of the Charities SORP

·        Working knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Regulations

·        Experience reviewing corporation tax computations and returns

·        Experience reviewing self-assessment tax returns

Responsibilities Include

Taking full responsibility for audit engagements, acting as the primary point of contact for clients

Leading, managing, and developing audit teams, including allocation of work, supervision, coaching, and performance feedback

Planning audit assignments, setting audit strategies, budgets, and timelines in conjunction with partners

Reviewing audit files and ensuring completion in line with the firm’s methodology, quality standards, and regulatory requirements

Reviewing statutory financial statements and ensuring all disclosure requirements are met

Managing client relationships, addressing queries, and ensuring a high level of client service

Identifying and escalating technical issues, risks, and opportunities to partners as appropriate

Keeping up to date with changes in auditing, accounting, and regulatory standards and sharing knowledge with the wider team

Supporting partners with practice development, workflow planning, and ad hoc firm initiatives as required