Audit Manager - Public Practice Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Audit Manager

Audit Managers in or around Edinburgh...

Do you want to join the leadership team of an award-winning firm?

Can you manage your own portfolio of clients and oversee audit engagements from planning to completion?

Would you excel at supervising staff, reviewing work and bringing out the best in the team around you?

If so, this is a job you'll want to hear more about...

We're looking for an experienced, well-established Audit Manager to join a highly respected firm with a progressive branch in Edinburgh. Opportunities to join this firm at leadership level don't come around very often.

If you're...

• An excellent communicator, natural-born leader and approachable manager
• An experienced auditor with an all-encompassing technical skillset
• ACCA or ACA qualified with demonstrable audit experience within practice
• An active, hands-on member of the team, with the ability to motivate others
• Confident overseeing the firm's audit function to ensure clients' expectations are met

...then we want to hear from you!

Plus, you'll secure an above-market salary, impressive perks and a tailored career plan which could take you all the way to Partner.

But hurry, a role this good won't be around for long.

Don't let this one pass you by. Send us your CV today to take a step towards this Audit Manager job in Edinburgh.

Job Purpose

• Manage your own portfolio of clients, ensuring work is completed on-time and in-budget
• Support the delivery of audit assignments from planning to completion
• Oversee onsite audit fieldwork, championing service excellence and compliance at every step
• Manage audit assignments in accordance with firm's processes and clients' expectations, including costs and billing arrangements
• Review work prepared by the audit team, monitoring work in progress and handling issues effectively
• Draft management letters, including finalising accounts and letters of engagements
• Attend client meetings to provide support to Senior Managers and Directors
• Aid the development of junior staff by reviewing work, delegating projects and delivering training
• Liaise directly with clients, building strong rapport and proactively handling queries
• Identify opportunities for value-added services in line with the firm's business development goals
• Promote services to existing and prospective clients
• Maintain a high level of technical knowledge by undertaking further learning opportunities where possible
• Champion your own professional development, proactively learning from the experienced team
• Support the wider firm with ad hoc duties as needed

About the Employer

This Audit Manager role is a unique opportunity to join an award-winning, multi-office firm that places client satisfaction at the very heart of what they do.

With a rich history of success already behind them, the Edinburgh team is now looking for a hands-on, highly ambitious leader to help support the firm's continued success.

Offering impressive perks and a defined pathway to progression, this practice is a great place to work for accountants at all levels.

What’s On Offer

• £50,000 to £70,000 per annum
• Full time, permanent role
• Hybrid / flexible working
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension
• Employee referral scheme
• Car lease plan
• Paid CSR opportunities
• Life assurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive working environment
• Modern office and social activities
• Inclusive company values
• Plus more

The Successful Applicant

• ACCA or ACA qualified
• Qualified by at least 3 years' practice experience also considered
• A proven track record of working with OMBs is desirable, but not essential
• Demonstrable experience supervising junior staff and working at manager level
• Strong track record in managing a varied portfolio of clients and overseeing audit assignments
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly proficient using MS Office, Sage, Caseware and other relevant software
• Self-motivated, reliable and eager to progress
• A strong work ethic, time management and organisational skills
• Proactive problem solver with a keen eye for detail
• Able to work confidently with Senior Managers and Partners
• Strong commercial acumen with a drive to support business development

About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Edinburgh and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.