The Opportunity:

Menzies LLP is actively looking to identify a very talented individual to be our new Audit Manager to be based from the central London office. This is a key role within a growing and dynamic firm, you will be required to manage audits with turnover up to £50M. This is a key role within a strong team and there is the aspiration this role will develop into a partner of the future.

Our focus at Menzies is providing a #BrighterThinking approach, going the extra mile to keep clients on-track to achieve their personal and business objectives. As a top 20 accountancy firm we have a passion for advising entrepreneurs and SMEs through our sector-led teams.

We apply the same principles to individuals within the firm. Our people are ambitious, self-motivated and encouraged to develop their skill set and realise their potential.

We operate out of a network of offices across Surrey, Hampshire, Cardiff and London, providing our clients with easy access and local knowledge.

Many of our clients are expanding overseas and benefit from the outward perspective we can provide via our active membership of HLB International.

#BrighterThinking is how we sum up the difference we make, as a firm, to our clients and in the way we hire and develop talent in Menzies. It’s finance and accounting expertise, combined with strategic commercial thinking and a promise to add real value across all areas of our client’s businesses.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Management of client portfolio including: Statutory audits; accounts preparation; general advisory, strategic and tax planning; attend client meetings;  
• Managing audits, including specialist audits e.g. FSA registered, solicitors, charities and schools. 
• Completing jobs with minimal supervision, to deadlines and within budget. 
• Marketing, including prospect follow ups, organising events, co-ordinate property campaign, attend local events, fortnightly marketing meetings with other department reps and feed back monthly partners meeting.
• Liaison with other service lines as needed i.e. Vat, Tax, etc.
• Liaise with overseas auditors and advisors.
• Informally mentor 3 trainees and formally mentor 2 qualified members of staff, holding regular meetings and assisting with objective setting and personal development.
• Reviewing audit files.
• Planning, preparation and scheduling of audit jobs
• Where applicable delivering recommendations to management post audit
• Manage WIP and monthly billing, chasing debtors.

Menzies Offer:

We can offer you a dynamic and rewarding environment with exposure to a diverse range of clients and industry sectors. Our package and benefits are very competitive and work life balance is part of our company culture, we have office locations in London, Surrey, Hampshire and Cardiff and we are a strong believer in developing our staff throughout their career:

• A highly competitive base salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus a strong benefits package including buying & selling holiday, life assurance, pension, income protection, private medical, childcare vouchers and ongoing training opportunities.
• Flexible working policies (core hours are between 10am and 4.30pm)
• Each office location has agreements with local businesses which offer great discounts
• Learning and Development opportunities throughout your Menzies career
• CSR Program & Social Events - each office will be involved in various charity and sporting activities to help raise the brand profile and give back to the local community
• Employee Assistance Program - our EAP is available for all Menzies employees. As well as being a confidential support line, it also offers practical financial and life management advice 24 /7 and is completely confidential.

Required Skills & Attributes:

• ACA or ACCA qualified (degree not essential)
• Minimum of five years in an Accountancy Practice
• Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including consolidations, group audits, IFRS, statutory accounts and disclosures

As well as being able to prepare and review completed audit files for a large variety of clients to a high standard, the ideal candidate would be a good communicator and be able to deal confidently and effectively with both clients and staff alike. They should be able to cope with jobs where the records are not straight forward, and should be able to work within deadlines and budgets.