My Client is based in mid Kent, they are looking to appoint an Audit Manager to their team. They are an established large international Firm with a strong reputation within the area. You will be working within an experienced team and will support a diverse portfolio of clients, of differing sizes and industries working with companies and groups up to £200m revenue including international businesses and listed companies. You will be providing a professional and quality service is throughout. Working closely with the Partners you will ensure that all files are technically compliant and that expected professional and internal standards are met, You will lead the teams on a range of Audit assignments. This role requires a particular specialism in corporates.

The Role:
- To perform audits from planning, fieldwork & completion within agreed budget for the assignment, taking on responsibility for ownership and completion of each audit assignment.
- Act as the principal contact for the client during the on-site fieldwork and follow up on client queries once on-site work is completed.
- Manage on-site teams and assist in the supervision and development of more junior staff, providing training where appropriate and ensuring work is appropriately allocated according to the team members abilities and development complete job review forms for all junior staff on the same assignment.
- To prepare statutory financial statements for clients, generally from the client`s management accounts.
- To research technical issues that arise and provide potential solutions for review Partners / Directors.
- To adhere to deadlines, including prompt notification to the partner where problems are likely to arise or as they arise on each assignment.
- Can identify where other experts in the firm can provide relevant services to respond to client business needs.
- Manage work in progress and billing on client assignments.
- Undertake additional duties as reasonably required.
- Experience in working with complex groups, reporting structures, and liaising with component auditors is highly desirable.

You will be:
ACA / ACCA qualified with a minimum of 5 years prior audit experience
Statutory audit experience gained in public practice
Knowledge of ISA and UK GAAP essential

Essential:
Staff management experience
Communication skills
Organisational skills
Attention to detail
Analytical skills
ITC Proficient
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Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.