Hays is recruiting an Audit Manager for a well-established firm of accountants, based in King's Lynn
You will join a team which includes highly qualified individuals who provide a helpful, professional, honest and caring service to a wide range of clients, which in turn helps them navigate their business and personal finances. You will build strong relationships with your clients and will require enthusiasm, determination and a strong work ethic. The principles of equality and diversity play an integral part in the firm's recruitment and retention of trainees, accountants and support staff, and in the promotion of talented individuals.

Overview

The successful candidate will lead the firm's audit area in their delivery of an exceptional audit and assurance service. You will be responsible for overseeing the audit process, delivering management reports and recommendations to clients, and maintaining technical standards. Additionally, you will mentor the junior members of the team, it will be your responsibility to brief staff on any ongoing business and help develop staff members, whilst ensuring work is completed to strict deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Delegating workflow, reviewing work, and providing coaching to manage and develop junior members of the audit staff to help them reach their full potential
Reporting audit findings
Ensuring the team's audit documentation meets the highest standards, reviewing financial statements to ensure they comply with relevant regulations
Managing audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach and effective use of resources
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Skills & Experience

ACA or ACCA qualified
Audit experience in a management capacity within an accountancy firm
Strong IT skills with experience using IRIS is preferable
People management experience
Proven experience in client handling
A strong work ethic with a commitment to delivering an excellent service
An innate drive to ensure the value and integrity of the business is always upheld.
An ability to work to deadlines
Package

Competitive salary plus additional benefits subject to experience
25-day holiday, plus bank holidays
Salary sacrifice available for pension contributions
Life Assurance (death in service)
Sick Pay after qualifying period
Employee Benefits Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Free car parking
Length of service recognition
Company social events are paid for or subsidised by the firm.
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