Audit Manager
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Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager - SUPERB ROLE
McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with an entrepreneurial Top100 Accountancy Practice who are looking for an Audit Manager / Audit & Accounts Manager to work in their growing Guildford office. With a client base covering the Thames Valley & Home Counties, the role will involve controlling all Audit assignments and their delivery, supervising Audit Seniors & Juniors, meeting budgets/targets, business developement and financial reporting. Key duties include :
- Assisting Audit Directors with managing client portfolios, ensuring all Audit engagements comply with audit standards and internal procedures
- Managing all end-to-end Audit assignments and liaising with Client Managers as necessary
- Supervising the work of Audit & Account Seniors/Juniors including their on-the-job training
- Performing spot checks on audit files prior to being passed to Audit Directors
- Business development work including attending new client meetings and client pitches
- Organising the delivery and oversight of audit training and reviews with the Audit Directors
- Budgetary planning and monitoring the team’s audit work against agreed KPI targets
- Reviewing working papers, along with drafts of financial statements and corporate tax computations
- Addressing and discussing with clients any technical audit issues identified during the course of audits
- Identifying areas requiring improvement in client processes and providing recommendations
- Planning audits that are larger, more complex or high profile in nature
To be considered for the 80% Audit & 20% Accounts/Tax position, you should be able to project a professional, credible image with confident communication skills and be an ACA or ACCA Qualified Accountant. From a Top100 (or highly regarded regional) Accountancy Firm, you should have strong staff management skills, be up to date with current auditing techniques and used to dealing with SME/OMB clients requiring FRS102 audits. You should be self-motivated, energetic and be able to take the initiative with excellent planning, organisational and team working skills.
On offer is a base salary to £63,000 depending on experience, 25 days holiday, pension & healthcare schemes, hybrid working and other flexible benefits. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at admin@mcginnisloy. com
McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act
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⭐ Highlight your ACA or ACCA qualification prominently as this is explicitly required for the role
📊 Quantify your audit portfolio: 'Managed 45 SME audits annually, delivering 98% on budget'
🌐 Emphasise your FRS102 experience as the advert specifically mentions SME/OMB clients requiring these audits
🎯 Showcase staff management examples as you'll be supervising Audit Seniors and Juniors
🤝 Include business development achievements since 20% of the role involves client meetings and pitches
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- •Managed 38 FRS102 audit engagements annually for SME clients, delivering 96% within budget and exceeding KPI targets
- •Supervised 6 Audit Seniors and Juniors, providing on-the-job training that improved team efficiency by 22%
- •Led business development initiatives resulting in £180k new audit fee income through client pitches and relationship management
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Dear Hiring Manager,
McGinnis Loy Associates' Audit Manager position at your Top100 practice perfectly aligns with my ACA qualification and extensive FRS102 audit experience with SME clients. My background in managing audit portfolios and supervising teams makes me well-suited to control your Guildford office's audit assignments while contributing to business development initiatives.
My background in audit management at a leading regional practice has equipped me with the technical expertise and leadership skills essential for this role. I have successfully managed complex audit engagements, supervised junior staff, and maintained strong client relationships whilst consistently meeting budgetary targets and KPI requirements.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you ensure audit engagements comply with current auditing standards?
- ›What's your approach to reviewing FRS102 financial statements for SME clients?
- ›How do you handle technical audit issues that arise during fieldwork?
- ›Describe your experience with corporate tax computations in an audit context
- ›How do you plan and execute audits for complex or high-profile clients?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to manage multiple audit deadlines simultaneously
- ›Describe a situation where you identified process improvements for a client
- ›How do you handle supervising and training junior staff members?
- ›Give an example of when you successfully developed new business or retained a difficult client
- ›Tell me about a challenging audit issue you resolved and how you communicated it to the client
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Tell me about a time you had to manage multiple audit deadlines simultaneously
Describe a situation where you identified process improvements for a client