Accounts and Audit Manager

We are the fastest growing Accountancy Age ‘Top 60’ firm of accountants and tax advisers based in Steyning, West Sussex specialising in the provision of bespoke, high quality accountancy and taxation solutions.  Our expert knowledge and experience allows us to provide our clients with the highest quality financial solutions designed to meet the unique needs of their businesses. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts and Audit Manager in our Steyning, West Sussex office.  Key responsibilities are:

• manage client audit engagements across a wide variety of sectors, including charities, independent schools and owner managed businesses  
• manage the workflow, and resourcing of the Sussex audit portfolio
• supervise and support colleagues
• lead planning (including client meetings), review of audit files and statutory accounts
• perform audits of larger, complex audit clients and/or work on more complex technical audit matters with the audit partner
• apply risk focus, professional scepticism and judgment to deliver robust, efficient audits
• ability to identify, research and analyse accounting/audit issues and propose solutions
• work closely with, and providing pro-active support to the partners
• management and prioritisation of own work and assignments to deadlines and budget
• maintain audit quality standards as required by Audit Regulations and TC internal policies
• pro-active dedication to professional growth through training and experience opportunities
• deliver excellent client service
• build relationships with clients and related third parties
• support the growth of the Sussex office

Knowledge & Experience:

• fully qualified ACA or ACCA
• minimum 3 years working in practice PQE
• significant client facing audit experience, including group audits
• excellent technical accounting knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
• experience of using audit software and statutory accounts software
• excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate excel skills as a minimum.
• highly personable with excellent communication skills
• positive ‘can do’ attitude
• must have own car and full driving licence.

Package:

• competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualification)
• flexible working (9 day working fortnight)
• pension scheme 
• life assurance
• 23 days annual leave (exc BH) – increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 28 days
• opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
• free car parking
• access to our corporate reward scheme
• employee Assistance Programme
• opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the Firm
• relaxed and friendly working environment