Job Description

• Acting as a key point of contact within the firm for our audit clients, together with the CSD. This includes reacting quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests / needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the engagement and maintaining regular contact with clients
• Responsible for the financial performance and management of a portfolio of audit clients
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, being a main point of contact throughout the year for queries and support
• Develop a strong commercial understanding of the client's businesses and any developments within it
• Complete engagements within agreed budgets and timescales and identify potential opportunities for additional billing
• Manage audit resources to ensure engagements have the right mix of knowledge and skills required within the team assigned
• Ensure that the firm's risk management and quality control procedures are always adhered to
• Identify and recognize service line opportunities with new clients, and inform the CSD as appropriate
• Play an integral role in the recruitment, retention, development and motivation of the team, which includes participating in recruitment, as well as ensuring personal development plans and job feedback documentation is completed within deadlines
• Forming relationships with the national Audit & Assurance team across the wider business, sharing knowledge and best practice.
• Acting as a representative of the firm, participates in office marketing events, and keeping up to date of the wide range of services the firm offers.

What is on offer:

• Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Income Protection
• Group Life Assurance x3
• Pension Auto Enrolment (Salary Sacrifice)
• Benefits Discounts Portal
• Quarterly functions and events
• Parking on site
• Friendly and inclusive working environment
• Regular training and development
• Agile Working Policy

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience, ideally obtained within practice. Must possess professional qualification: ACCA or ACA. Holds RI status, or is working towards it. Significant prior experience of managing a portfolio of audit clients. Significant experience of audit testing, including consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures. Strong technical ability with a working knowledge of recent developments in relation to audit, accounting and tax compliance (FRS 102 / FRS102 1a / ISA's). Must demonstrate gravitas and impact to earn trust and respect amongst senior management, the wider team and with clients. Established strong leadership skills and proven ability to provide clear directions and constructive feedback. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Demonstrated ability to think analytically and a high level of attention to detail. Proven ability to identify and pursue business opportunities whilst maintaining a solution mind-set. Drive and resilience to deliver high levels of customer service. Commitment to building the reputation of company through the quality of work provided, knowledge demonstrated and client experience. IT literacy with sound knowledge and experience of Excel / Word / PowerPoint. The role is based at company offices, with regular travel to client sites across the region and occasional travel further afield, so a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is essential.