Audit and Accounts Manager in London - Robert Walters

An outstanding opportunity awaits for an Audit and Accounts Assistant Manager to join a highly respected, long-established accountancy practice in the heart of London. This role is perfect for those seeking genuine work-life balance, with flexible working hours tailored to your needs, a minimum of 25 days annual leave, and a supportive environment that values your wellbeing.

The organisation stands out for its commitment to rewarding staff fairly, offering fully paid overtime, dinner and taxis home when you volunteer to work late, and a fixed profit-sharing bonus scheme for all employees. With a proven track record of rapid internal promotions, five new Partners in just two years, all under 30, the firm offers exceptional prospects for career growth based on ability rather than tenure. You will benefit from a technology-enabled workplace, as well as a vibrant social culture in a brand-new central London office. If you are an ACA qualified Audit Senior or Finalist ready to take the next step in your career, this is your chance to thrive in an inclusive, family-oriented team where your contribution truly matters.

What you'll do:

As an Audit and Accounts Assistant Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing audit assignments from inception through completion while supporting the development of junior colleagues.

• Manage audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Support the development and supervision of junior team members by providing guidance, mentoring, and constructive feedback throughout audit engagements.
• Prepare accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients across various sectors, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail at every stage.
• Liaise directly with clients to build strong relationships, understand their business needs, and deliver tailored solutions that add real value.
• Review financial statements and reports prepared by colleagues, ensuring consistency with professional standards and client expectations.
• Assist in the implementation of new technologies and processes within the department
• Contribute actively to departmental meetings and knowledge sharing sessions to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Identify areas for process enhancement within audit assignments and recommend practical solutions that improve efficiency without compromising quality.
• Participate in training programmes designed to develop both technical expertise and interpersonal skills within the team.
• Support senior management with ad hoc projects related to audit and accounts as required.

What you bring:

Your background as an ACA qualified Audit Senior or Finalist equips you with the technical expertise needed for success as an Audit and Accounts Assistant Manager.

• ACA qualification or finalist status is essential for this position as it demonstrates your technical proficiency in audit and accounts.
• Proven experience managing audit assignments independently from planning through completion is highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required so you can nurture positive relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
• Strong organisational abilities will help you manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
• A collaborative approach is vital as you will be working closely with other team members on shared projects.
• Experience preparing accounts for clients across different sectors will enable you to adapt quickly within this varied role.
• Knowledge of current accounting software is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development through participation in training programmes is expected.
• Ability to identify areas for process improvement within audit assignments shows initiative and willingness to contribute positively.
• A supportive attitude towards junior staff members helps foster an inclusive learning environment.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation distinguishes itself through its unwavering commitment to employee wellbeing, professional development, and inclusivity. Staff enjoy flexible working arrangements tailored around individual needs rather than rigid schedules, ensuring genuine work-life balance. The company's policy of promoting internally above Senior level means ambitious individuals have clear pathways for advancement evidenced by five new Partners appointed in just two years. Employees benefit from fully paid overtime when volunteering late hours (with dinner and taxis provided), generous annual leave starting at 25 days minimum, dress-for-your-diary flexibility, cycle-to-work schemes including electric vehicles, breakfast clubs fostering camaraderie each morning, and access to cutting-edge technology. The vibrant social culture thrives within a brand-new central London office where retention rates are high thanks to the family-like atmosphere. Growth opportunities are based solely on ability rather than time served; recent promotions demonstrate how quickly talented professionals can progress here. The fixed profit-sharing bonus scheme ensures everyone shares in collective success while ongoing investments offer platforms for entrepreneurial development. Hiring now due to exceptional growth driven by internal promotions, not external recruitment, this organisation offers stability alongside exciting prospects for those who value teamwork, knowledge sharing, and supportive leadership.

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