Audit Manager

JOB TITLE:
Audit Manager (Chartered Accountant)

LOCATION:
Hertfordshire OR Essex

START DATE & INTERVIEW TIMES:
Interviewing immediately, start date will be Autumn 2024 / Early 2025 (date TBC)

ROLE TYPE:
Permanent/ Full-time (Office based)

HOURS/DAYS (per week):
9am - 5:30pm (7.5 hours per day) 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

SALARY RANGE:
£45,000 to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

NOTICE & PROBATION PERIODS:
6 months' probation / Notice period - TBC

BENEFITS / BONUSES / HOLIDAYS:
20 paid annual leave days plus bank holidays, competitive salary and transparent bonus structure, company pension, potential of equity and clear pathway to achieving.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Thickbroom is a hugely respected Accounting Practice, which has been servicing a range of clients throughout multiple sectors since the 50's. Historically it has fluctuated between 10 and 20 employees, but this changed in 2020 when the company entered a period of strategic growth. Since then the company has grown to circa 45 employees throughout 4 office locations. The company deals with small to medium owner managed businesses.
The company's USP is the service and care it gives to all its clients. Thickbroom are looking to grow to circa 60 people over the next 24 months. Growth is to be achieved through investing in our youth and onboarding ambitious apprentices, but also by ensuring key hires are made at all levels of seniority. Plenty of opportunity and responsibility will be given to those working within the firm, allowing optimal career growth and opportunity for those that continue to push the business forward.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Thickbroom are seeking a Chartered Accountant with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience (PQE) to join their fantastic team and manage the company's audit portfolio.
We have 30 audits in a number of sectors over a wide geographical location. You would be fully responsible for the delivery of the audits whilst working with 3 of the directors of the firm.
You would have access to a talented pool of audit juniors to assist with the field work.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Auditing and have a real passion for Audit quality and service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):
- Developing and leading a newly formed audit department for the firm
- Alongside the partners of the firm leading the audits of various companies and small groups
- Being part of the senior leadership team of the firm
- Preparation of Planning / Audit Field Work & Completion
- Client facing alongside the directors of the firm
- Leading / training and developing a talented pool of audit juniors

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Chartered Accountant qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years PQE in Accounting or Finance.
- Proven experience and expertise in Audit.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary and transparent bonus structure.
- Company pension.
- Potential of equity and clear pathway to achieving.