Audit Manager - Corporate Audit

Working on a portfolio of clients in excess of £650,000 in our corporate client services team. This team is the fastest growing in the firm and is a key strategic priority for the firm.

The group works with the firm`s largest clients and /or most complex audit clients. Typically these are either larger multinational private groups, AIM listed groups or smaller Public Interest Entities (PIE).

The roles are 90%+ audit and can be further specialised by client sector or type to suit individual candidates. Our Corporate Client Service (CCS) team Our corporate audit team focuses on mid-market private, listed and PE-backed businesses. Our clients vary in size and maturity from multi-billion pound UK headquartered groups with global operations, to smaller high-growth businesses with significant financial backing - and everything in between.

Our dedicated team of 60 includes long-standing Moore Kingston Smith people who specialise in the mid-market, but the majority are partners and staff who have joined us from the largest five UK audit firms. They are motivated by working in a business where they have the time, team and investment to deliver excellence to their clients.

Our clients - almost all of whom were previously advised by larger audit firms - tell us they feel like a priority. They receive the highest quality service from people that have taken the time to build a strong relationship and a deep understanding of their challenges and objectives. It`s why so many businesses choose Moore Kingston Smith.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Day to day leadership of audits including being the key contact for the client, engagement partner and supporting team members
• Leadership of all aspects of audit assignment
• Experience in both substantive & controls-based audits.
• Managing the audit for large groups and experience in group reporting.
• Plans jobs and organises assignment to ensure the job is carried out in the most efficient way possible while considering firm wide productivity.
• Being a proactive and positive leader within CCS, bringing best practice from your own experience into the group and sharing perspectives on how we develop it
• Overseeing and mentoring managers and trainees during their training contract providing assistance when required.
• Assisting with preparation and presentation of new client pitches
• Identifying account development opportunities with clients and progressing these in liaison with the Partner.