Audit Assistant Manager - London
Posted 5 days 22 hours ago by Xeinadin Group
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Vacancy Name: Audit Assistant Manager - London
Vacancy No: VN865
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: London, United Kingdom
Company Description: Xeinadin was established in 2019 when more than 100 successful, independent, business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth.
Description: The Assistant Manager is responsible for producing high-quality client files while managing junior team members. The role is equally split between overseeing client work and mentoring junior staff. The Assistant Manager must ensure that work is completed to high standards, meet deadlines, and maintain compliance with all legal and statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver an excellent level of service to a portfolio of clients, ensuring their expectations are met or exceeded.
- Maintain strong client relationships and serve as the main point of contact for client queries.
- Manage the day-to-day work of a client portfolio, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and meeting statutory deadlines.
- Ensure day-to-day client files and audits are completed to the highest standard and within specified timeframes.
- Oversee the preparation of client paperwork (accounts, tax, PAYE, VAT) and ensure deadlines are met.
- Review work produced by junior team members, ensuring that it meets compliance, quality, and company standards.
- Develop own systems knowledge and expertise and support team members in doing the same to increase efficiency.
- Mentor and guide junior team members to develop their skills and knowledge.
- Offer coaching and support to improve team members' performance and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Ensure effective planning and execution of work processes to meet client needs and statutory deadlines.
- Assist in preparing proposals for new business and participate in client presentations.
- Work to build client loyalty through excellent service and understanding of their needs.
- Ensure both self and team adhere to all relevant legal and statutory requirements.
- Work with senior managers to meet financial targets for the team.
- Represent Xeinadin professionally, both internally and externally.
- Deliver on Xeinadin vision and values in all work interactions, ensuring a focus on innovation and client-centred service.
Key Requirements:
- The successfully appointed individual will be a qualified practice accountant (ACCA/ACA).
- Experience in leading audits within an accounting practice.
- Experience in managing and mentoring junior members of a practice team, with a focus on driving results and exceeding expectations.
- Proficiency in navigating professional regulations and best practices, with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and making a positive impact.
Additional Requirements:
- Commercially minded with a clear perception of client requirements.
- Confident and professional.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ambitious and resilient mindset.
Model: Hybrid
Salary: Competitive
Benefits:
- Company Pension Scheme
- 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
- Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
- Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
- Business closure over Christmas
- Life Assurance x4 annual salary
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential
- Corporate Discounts Platform
- Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
- PMI single or family
- Critical Illness Cover
- Cash plan
- Cycle to work
- Eye care
- Dental
subject to exceptions and business needs