Accounts / Audit Manager Practice

Award winning UK Top 40 firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers are looking to expand their team further.

We are currently looking for an Accounts/Audit Manager to join our expanding Legal Team in our Cheltenham office.

The position is in an important growth area for the business and will have the responsibility for delivering an exceptional service to a high calibre client portfolio.

Responsibilities:-

• Fully supervise a portfolio of legal practice clients, including a number of audit clients, taking responsibility for all aspects of their accounting / audit and advisory needs
• Reviewing accounts and audit work, statutory financial reporting and completion work
• Reviewing SRA Accounts Rules audit work and recommending improvements to clients
• Supervising work at client premises and liaising with clients, including acting as a key point of contact for day to day ad hoc queries and enquiries
• Involvement in project work, such as practice restructuring, valuations, mergers, succession planning etc. as required
• Close liaison with our internal tax team, and the ability to deal with tax computations and tax issues.
• Supervising, motivating and coaching staff, including involvement in staff training and appraisals
• Helping to create a vibrant working environment, where individual talent can thrive, within a dynamic team framework, where everyone works towards a common goal.
• Review and appraise internal working practices, identifying areas where efficiency improvements can be made

The Person – Skills & Qualifications

• ACA/ CA/ ACCA qualified
• Confident self starter with the ability to work independently
• Flexible approach
• Up-to-date technical knowledge (UK GAAP, Companies Act legislation)
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word & Excel (experience of paperless auditing software would be helpful, but is not essential)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including report writing
• Team and peer leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and develop staff to achieve their potential
• Empathy and ability to deal with individuals at all levels and from all backgrounds
• Previous experience of working with legal practices would be helpful, but is not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive holiday plus statutory bank holidays
• Group Personal Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 4% of gross salary
• Christmas and Summer parties
• Regular charity events
• Leisure and entertainment discounts

If you require any further information please contact Mike on

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