Audit Manager

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Derby

Description

Ashgates became part of the DJH group earlier this year, becoming our first office in the East Midlands. They are a progressive, proactive, and friendly accountancy and advisory practice with over 80 people based at Pride Park, Derby.

Established in 1991, the firm has grown incredibly over the years which has helped attract a talented team. They can provide a broad range of support and advice to businesses and individuals, on a local, national, and overseas level.

Our recent merger with them gives us a platform to continue our growth into the future, whilst maximising the opportunities for our team. You can find out more about the partnership on our website.

We are on the lookout for an Audit Manager to join our growing Audit & Business Services (ABS) team. The client base will be mostly Audit clients but will involve some non-Audit clients too.

What your key responsibilities will look like as an Audit Manager:

Manage a portfolio of audit and non-audit clients, planning and managing the process from end to end.
Manage ABS staff working on your jobs, ensuring as far as possible that targets are met, and all work is completed to the client’s satisfaction and to Ashgates professional standards.
Ensure that the team runs smoothly, coaching and developing staff to work to their full potential, and ensuring that billing and utilisation targets are met or exceeded.
Actively work with other ABS Managers to ensure ABS group targets are achieved with best use of staff resources across the department.
Taking line management responsibility for assigned ABS staff within the audit team.
Control the Sage, Xero or other accounting services provided by Ashgates which would include advice, support and training as necessary.
Work closely with Directors to spot opportunities and provide great advice.
Assist with other ad-hoc advice and projects that arise on your portfolio of clients.
Build great relationships with clients, becoming their go-to person for advice and support.

Skills and experience you will have:

Proven experience within an Audit Manager role.
Worked on a range of different audits and clients, including owner managed businesses.
ACA/ACCA qualifications.
Great management skills, confident in supporting, coaching and developing team members.
Passion for offering a high-quality service and helping clients to solve their problems.
A friendly approach, and able to communicate clearly with both colleagues and clients.
Great time management
Desire to develop and progress

Looking after our team is our top priority, so what’s on offer for you?

Personal development plans
35 days holiday, including bank holidays.
Discretionary Bonus scheme for ABS managers
Health & Wellbeing support packages
Charity events
Social events
Sports teams
Pension scheme
Hybrid working
Flexitime from 7:30am to 5:30pm
Company sick pay & Life insurance
Modern, air-conditioned office with your own allocated desk

If this Audit Manager position is of interest and you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and innovative firm, apply now!

You can read more about Ashgates here.

CVs are being reviewed