Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Audit Manager
REPORTING LINE: Reporting to Partner
Who Are We?
Haslers is an 11 partner, full-service firm of Chartered Accountants, operating from its own offices in Loughton. The firm was established over 70 years ago and has remained independent over the years mostly growing organically. The firm's diverse clientele spans a multitude of sectors, with a particular focus on serving owner-managed businesses and their entrepreneur owners. Additionally, Haslers expertly caters to UK subsidiaries of large international groups.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join our team. You will take responsibility for a portfolio of clients and be comfortable leading and developing members of the Audit team. Beyond your core responsibilities, you will be an essential part of our business development efforts. As a key player in the team, you will attend networking events, contribute to pitches for new work, and work closely with the Partners to drive growth and success.
Core Responsibilities
• Managing a portfolio of audit and accountancy assignments
• Supporting the partners
• Job plan staff allocation on assignments
• Planning work, core work management and completion
• Attending meetings with clients
• Liaising with clients and clients' finance teams
• Liaising and co-operating with other Haslers departments
• Managing teams of staff on assignments
• Mentoring trainees
• Team building
• Business development • WIP and billing
• Various allocated departmental responsibilities as assigned.
• Dealing with ad-hoc issues as they arise
Who We are Looking For
• Qualified ACA/ACCA with good technical competence
• Solid audit experience on a mix of clients and industries
• Experience within a Mid-Tier Practice is essential
• Proven track record of portfolio management
• Knowledge of current UK GAAP accounting standards
• Experience of managing and developing a team is essential
• IT literate including Sage/Xero and CaseWare experience an advantage.
• First class communication skills and the ability to supervise and lead a team would be essential
• Candidates must have a car and a full, clean driving license.
What We can Offer You
• Challenging and rewarding work
• Continuous personal and professional development
• Excellent career opportunities in a well-respected growing Accountancy Firm
• Hybrid & Agile working
• Prospects for promotion to Partnership could be available for outstanding candidates
• Opportunity to get involve in various social, charitable and environmental initiatives.
• Competitive salary and benefits including:
• Wellbeing allowance of £375 per annum
• Paid Birthday off
• Paid volunteering day
• Pension scheme- Employer pension scheme, Haslers contribution increases with length of service.
• 25 days holiday which increases with length of service.