Audit & Accounts Manager - Mid Tier

Audit & Accounts Manager - Top 20

About the Role: Ambition is partnering with a leading Top 20 firm to hire a Audit & Accounts Manager for their Central London office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking and growing team, with the flexibility to shape the role around your strengths and interests.

About the Firm: Our client is part of a leading international network and has demonstrated strong growth in recent years. As a training firm, they ensure a continuous influx of talented trainees and provide robust support from their technical team.

About the Team: The team has been expanding year on year, driven by a mix of client wins through tendering and organic growth. This growth promises future opportunities for career progression.

Your Portfolio: You will manage a portfolio of audit and accounts clients worth approximately £800k-£1m (or less depending on experience), including SMEs and PE-backed businesses. Clients span various sectors, with particular strength in tech and construction. The established team offers flexibility, allowing you to focus on audit, accounts, or a balanced mix, tailored to your preferences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of PE-backed/OMB clients across various sectors, including Tech and Construction.
• Meet client needs and maximize portfolio fee income by delivering high-quality services.
• Efficiently manage resources and workflow.
• Handle client correspondence and build strong client relationships.
• Plan, control, and review client work to ensure efficient and effective job completion.
• Conduct pre-audit meetings with clients to discuss significant business events and areas requiring attention.
• Prepare time budgets for assignments, ensuring profitability.
• Ensure trainees receive a variety of jobs for broad training and experience.
• Conduct six-monthly appraisals and sign off training records for allocated staff.
• Complete staff review forms after each job, providing feedback and identifying areas for development.
• Identify opportunities for additional services to offer clients.
• Target new clients through networking, marketing, and referrals.
• Undertake ad-hoc project work, including compliance or value-added services.

Requirements:

• ACA ICAEW, ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Recent exposure to both audit and accounts work in the UK.
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship provided).
• Practical experience with UK GAAP.
• Experience with IFRS is beneficial.

Flexible Working: Core hours of 10 AM to 2 PM and work from home two days a week.
Holiday Flexibility: Option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
Employee Recognition: Performance Bonus and other recognition initiatives.
Career Development: Succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential.
Employee Assistance Programme: Access a free confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counselling sessions and virtual doctors available for you and your family.