Audit Client Manager

Your new company
HAYS are excited to be working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice seeking to recruit an experienced Audit Client Manager to join their team. Reporting to the Audit Director, this is an excellent opportunity for a motivated audit professional who enjoys managing client relationships, leading audit assignments, and developing junior staff.You will take responsibility for a varied portfolio of audit clients, working closely with partners and acting as a key point of contact for clients across a range of sectors.
Your new role
You will:

Manage a portfolio of audit clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery
Ensure all work is delivered in a timely, accurate and efficient manner, in line with regulatory auditing standards
Plan, lead, and review audit assignments from start to completion
Act as the main client contact throughout the audit process, including attending pre- and post-audit meetings.
Supervise, mentor, and review the work of audit seniors and trainees
Liaise with partners on technical matters, deadlines, and client requirements
Identify opportunities to add value and support business development
Ensure compliance with auditing standards, ethical requirements, and internal procedures
Deliver agreed KPIs in line with expectations set by management
What you'll need to succeed

ACA or ACCA qualified
Minimum of three years' experience in a similar role, or someone ready to step up to the next level
Strong audit background within an accountancy practice
Proven experience managing audit assignments and client relationships
Confident communicator at all levels
Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
Proactive in managing personal training and development
Experience supervising and developing junior team members
What you'll get in return

Pension - 5% employer-4% employee after three months
Holidays - 36 days including BH
Holiday buy back scheme available
Health Cash Plan
Immediate entry into the Bonus scheme
Internal commission incentives
Death In Service
Flexible Hybrid workingWhat you need to do now

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