Audit Manager

Your new company

This is the opportunity to join a top 10 accountancy firm who have enjoyed substantial growth in recent years. The firm boast a strong Scottish presence with several offices across the central belt of Scotland, offering an interesting and varied client base ranging from local independent businesses to large international organisations. The firm are keen to recruit an experienced audit manager to oversee the management of a diverse portfolio of clients based predominantly across the SME market based towards their Edinburgh office.

Your new role

In your new role as an Audit Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of the firm's audit function. The key duties of the role include:

• Deliver revenue and profitability targets
• Foster enduring client relationships
• Develop and inspire our smarter people plan
• Manage a portfolio of audit clients alongside the preparation of accounts and corporation tax computations/returns for limited companies
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and practical guidance is provided on regulatory matters such as tax and VAT regulations, requirements of UK law and the principles of good governance
• Oversee and coach more junior members of staff
• Other ad hoc duties when required

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role within an accountancy firm. The ideal candidate will be comfortable overseeing audits from planning to completion alongside managing and mentoring more junior staff members. You will also hold a professional qualification be that ACCA or ICAS, have a strong working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP and have experience with clients across a range of industries and sectors.

What you'll get in return

Alongside a competitive salary, the firm offers a range of benefits including:

• Strong career progression opportunities
• 33 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Holiday buy / sell scheme
• Retail and restaurant discounts
• Excellent maternity and paternity packages
• Strong pension contribution

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