Audit Manager

Audit Manager, established Accountancy practice servicing a range of SME businesses, Letchworth, to £75,000 The Audit Manager is a key member of the audit team and will be based in Letchworth. The manager is ultimately responsible for the delivery of audit and assurance services to a range of clients across the firm. You will join a growing audit department with options and support to progress in your career. This role has a number of direct reports who you will oversee, ensuring delivery of a high-quality service along with guiding and mentoring them. Your key areas of responsibility as the Audit Manager will include: * Meeting potential new clients – tender presentations * Agreeing new quotes, and preparing tender documents * Monitoring financial and non-financial KPIs and seeking to improve on them * Managing client and RI expectations * Monitoring quality control, standardisation and making improvements * Managing the delivery of audits across a range of sectors, utilising staff within the department and from the OMB team. * Detailed review of audit work, to include planning, fieldwork, completion and attendance at clearance meetings with clients * Training and support for the Audit team * Trouble shooting * Dealing with technical matters beyond the remit of your team * Setting team objectives alongside the Head of Audit and being accountable for meeting these objectives * Managing the quality review process with our external provider and ensuring CCH Pro Audit and Accounts Production is updated regularly. * Improvements to systems and processes, and ensuring best practice is adopted by all members of the team Applicants should be qualified ACA OR ACCA with extensive Audit experience