TPF Recruitment is hiring on behalf of a Top 15 accountancy firm in London seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Manager to join its dedicated and growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients including charities independent schools Oxford colleges religious organisations NHS charities and commercial businesses.
The successful candidate will manage a client portfolio in excess of 500k delivering multiple assignments within audit (75%) accounts (15%) and tax (10%) while working closely with partners and senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Audit & Accounts Management
- Leading and managing audit and accounts assignments from planning to completion.
- Preparing job plans budgets and time management schedules.
- Supervising and delegating tasks to team members and monitoring progress.
- Conducting detailed reviews of audit files and providing constructive feedback.
- Finalising audit and tax computations for partner review.
- Ensuring timely submission to HMRC and Companies House.
- Liaising with tax specialists for compliance requirements where necessary.
- Using Pro Audit CCH Excel Word and PowerPoint (experience preferred but not essential).
Client & Sector Engagement
- Acting as the main point of contact for clients HMRC and other professional advisors.
- Attending Governor and Trustee meetings presenting reports and explaining accounting concepts.
- Representing the firm at client seminars and networking events.
- Supporting business development identifying client growth opportunities and contributing to new client proposals and tenders.
Team Development & Management
- Mentoring and overseeing trainees during their training contracts.
- Providing regular performance feedback and development support to junior staff.
- Assisting with inhouse training sessions and technical guidance.
- Encouraging team motivation development and maintaining a positive working culture.
Practice Development & Administration
- Identifying opportunities for improving systems and processes.
- Supporting partners with billing procedures and debt collection where appropriate.
- Contributing to the overall growth and management of the firm.
Requirements
Skills Knowledge & Experience
- ACA/ACCA (or international equivalent) qualified.
- Proven experience managing a client portfolio of at least 40% audit work.
- Nonprofit sector experience is desirable but not essential.
- Strong understanding of UK auditing and accounting standards.
- Experience working in a Top 50 accountancy firm.
- Working knowledge of corporate tax and VAT.
- Preferably familiar with Pro Audit and CCH.
- Strong leadership communication and client engagement skills.
- Ability to motivate and develop junior team members.
- Excellent problemsolving and decisionmaking abilities.
- Organised adaptable and able to manage multiple projects efficiently.
Benefits
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus three additional days at Christmas
- Option to buy/sell additional leave
- Hybrid working policy
- Life cover & critical illness cover
- Income protection & pension scheme
- Wellbeing support including generous absence pay access to Digicare and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Weddings & birth vouchers
- Loyalty awards
- Employee & client referral awards
- Professional subscriptions covered
- Salary reviews twice a year
- Community volunteer scheme
- Fundraising matching
- Perkbox membership
- Eye tests & cycletowork scheme
A wide range of flexible benefits including interestfree loans for:
- Health assessments & dental plans
- Gym memberships
- Cancer screening & genetic wellness tests
- Phones laptops tablets and computers
- Wearables & office furniture
- Cycle insurance & pet insurance
- Will writing services
If you are looking for an opportunity to join a forwardthinking growing firm that values its people and offers career development opportunities apply now to join this top 20 firm in London.
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ACA/ACCA (or international equivalent) qualified. Proven experience managing a client portfolio of at least 40% audit work. Non-profit sector experience is desirable but not essential. Strong understanding of UK auditing and accounting standards. Experience working in a Top 50 accountancy firm. Working knowledge of corporate tax and VAT. Preferably familiar with Pro Audit and CCH. Strong leadership, communication, and client engagement skills. Ability to motivate and develop junior team members. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects efficiently.
Education
ACA/ACCA (or international equivalent) qualified. Proven experience managing a client portfolio of at least 40% audit work. Non-profit sector experience is desirable but not essential. Strong understanding of UK auditing and accounting standards. Experience working in a Top 50 accountancy firm. Working knowledge of corporate tax and VAT. Preferably familiar with Pro Audit and CCH. Strong leadership, communication, and client engagement skills. Ability to motivate and develop junior team members.