Job Description

• To manage a portfolio of clients developing a good relationship with them, understanding their requirements, monitoring work-in progress against internal budgets and agreed fees, billing and keeping the client partner aware of status and issues.

• To assist partners and staff in quoting for new work, including identifying specification and time costs involved.

• Develop new systems and processes to ensure the throughput of work is done expeditiously.

• To liaise with the clients on all aspects of audit/accounts/tax and to be the main point of contact for any other ad hoc queries.

• Job planning, supervision and finalisation.

• To plan work and implement that plan, identifying key issues.

• To plan staffing requirements.

• To prepare and finalise statutory accounts.

• To act as an ambassador for the firm, to build up contacts and develop new business opportunities.

• Attend external and internal meetings.

• Work as a team with other managers.

• To coach and develop junior team members and provide constructive feedback.

The Successful Applicant

Candidates must be extremely articulate, proactive and presentable. We seek a quick learner who is able to communicate well with clients and staff of all levels.

• Current knowledge of International Auditing Standards & FRS 102

• Business plans/forecasts on Excel

• IRIS or similar software, CaseWare, some Xero, Sage

• Commerciality, including good organisational capabilities

• Dynamic, good communicator, proactive and presentable.

What's on Offer

• £55,000-£65,000
• Paid staff volunteering day each year
• Flexible working
• 23 days holiday increasing to 25 on 5th year of service
• Quarterly social events
• Income protection
• Private medical cover
• Staff brainstorming and team building days
• Staff rewards/bonus scheme
• Commission paid for referred clients
• Team lunches/dinners
• Fresh fruit for staff
• Beer/Wine Fridge
• Massive opportunities for progression to those who deliver

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Current knowledge of International Auditing Standards & FRS 102 • Business plans/forecasts on Excel • IRIS or similar software, CaseWare, some Xero, Sage • Commerciality, including good organisational capabilities • Dynamic, good communicator, proactive and presentable.