Portfolio Manager

Our client, an established accountancy firm is looking to grow their team. The successful candidate will support in providing a full range of accounting, auditing and tax services to assist clients. Company Benefits: Critical illness cover Income protection IFA advice Key Responsibilities: Management and control of a portfolio of accounting and audit engagements. Ensuring they are completed to internal methodology and are of the highest quality. Directing and overseeing the work of junior team members. This includes reviewing their accounting and audit work whilst providing coaching and mentoring support. Managing all aspects of accounting and audit delivery. This includes timelines, team briefings, team supervision, and reviews by more senior team members. Acting as the primary point of contact for the accounting or audit client. Overseeing the internal profitability of the engagement. This includes budgeting, fee negotiation, identifying and communicating overruns, raising fees, and agreeing dates for cash collection. Dealing with complex accounting and audit issues that arise during the course of an engagement. Communicating with other internal departments on technical matters. Preparing accounting and audit proposals for prospective clients Performance managing junior team members, ensuring that you are having development conversations that support their growth and career progression. Experience and Skills Requirements: Qualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA or equivalent Current knowledge of current financial reporting and auditing, standards; including both FRS 102 and IFRS Detailed knowledge of the Companies Act and LLP Act. Excellent Microsoft Office competency FCA Handbook knowledge would be a bonus but is not essential Ability to use propriety software to manage the audit workflow and documentation of evidence Experience with managing an accounts and audit portfolio Review of audit files identifying key audit risks and planning appropriate responses to these risks Demonstrable use of professional skepticism when carrying out audit engagements Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong time management and organisational skills Self-driven and resilient Leadership skills and ability to act as a role model Willingness to be part of a team that desires to achieve growth without losing professional standards. If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted