TPF Recruitment are supporting a market leading regional firm of chartered accountants in their search for an Audit & Accounts Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring RI to join one of Kent's leading accountancy practices in an exciting position across both accounts and audit. There are excellent progression prospects on offer and you will work with a mixed client base across both corporate and not for profit industries. This position will suit an ambitious applicant who is looking to become a Partner in the future.

You will be responsible for:

• Supervising a portfolio of audit and accounts clients and department work planning
  
• Reviewing accounts and providing advice for more complex clients 
  
• Managing members of the audit and accounts team, carrying out audit and statutory accounts 
  
• Apply relevant reporting standards, tax law and auditing standards whilst executing work within deadlines and to budget and communicating effectively 
  
• Supporting team members and assisting them in resolving technical issues 
  
• Working alongside the partners to manage client relationships, focusing on their needs and dealing with queries and requests as they arise, liaising with other team members to ensure the smooth flow of work 
  
• Regularly report to partners on the workflow, work in progress, forthcoming deadlines and job costs and giving regular, constructive feedback to the audit and accounts team 
  
• Assist in the assessment, development and training of the team
  
• Depending on experience, potentially supporting the partners with marketing and the development of the practice.
  

• ACA/ACCA qualified with extensive experience gained within practice
  
• Be completely conversant with all aspects of audit and accounting procedures
  
• Have experience of effectively supervising junior team members 
  
• Proven analytical skills with an acute attention to detail 
  
• Excellent communication skills 
  
• Be IT literate and highly competent with audit and accounting software
  

• £55,000 - £65,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable.
  
• A highly competitive benefits package is also on offer.
  
• Please apply for the vacancy or contact Tristan Finch for a confidential conversation.
  

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