Audit Manager

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