My client, a Top 50 firm, was established in 1899. They serve a diverse client base across a range of industry sectors. Their work is focused wholly on owner-managed businesses, with turnovers from circa £1m up to £250m. They provide a wide range of services including audit, accountancy, book-keeping support, payroll bureau, tax compliance, specialist tax services, M&A and deal/transaction support.

What is the role?

My client's office in Uxbridge currently requires an Audit (75%) and Accounts Manager (25%) to work within a team of managers.
The role consists of handling a diversified portfolio of owner-managed companies with turnovers of £1 million up to £100 million.
The work mix will comprise both audit and accounting assignments. As a portfolio manager, the successful candidate will have full responsibility for running a portfolio of circa 50 clients, with annual fees in the region of £500,000 upwards.

Responsibilities:

• Liaising with clients and managing client expectations.
• Organising and running all accounting and audit assignments for the portfolio.
• Supervising and reviewing staff output, primarily accounts for audit production.
• Reporting directly to a partner and attending client meetings.
• Reviewing accounts and corporation tax deliverables.
• Attendance and input to practice development initiatives including networking and new prospect / potential client proposals.
• Working within an existing team of managers and partners to further develop and support the growth of the office and development of the team.

Requirements:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with experience in a professional practice
• Excellent knowledge of FRS102
• Proven auditing technical skills
• Good IT skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Accounting packages
• Experienced in managing the audit process from planning to completion of financial statements
• Working knowledge of Digita and Caseware is desirable

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