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Join a Top 20 Accountancy Firm That's Growing Fast
At TC Group, we're more than accountants. We're trusted business advisors helping ambitious entrepreneurs, SMEs and larger organisations achieve their goals.
As one of the UK's fastest-growing Top 20 accountancy firms, we're proud of our people-first culture, our collaborative approach and our commitment to helping both our clients and our colleagues succeed.
We're looking for a talented Audit Manager to join our Southampton team. If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your development is supported and your contribution genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
Working on an extensive and broad portfolio of audit clients, within the owner managed and corporate space, the Audit Manager will work alongside Client Service Directors (CSD) and Audit RI's on key and mid-tier accounts. The position will be in a client facing role, establishing strong relationships with a significant number of business owners across the region.
What You'll Be Doing
As our Audit Manager, you'll be responsible for:
- Acting as a key point of contact within the firm for our audit clients, together with the CSD and Audit RI. This includes reacting quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests / needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the engagement and maintaining regular contact with clients
- Responsible for the financial performance and management of a portfolio of audit clients including all aspects of engagement ownership reporting to the Audit RI
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, being a main point of contact throughout the year for queries and support
- Develop a strong commercial understanding of the client's businesses and any developments within it
- Complete engagements within agreed budgets and timescales and identify potential opportunities for additional billing
- Manage audit resources to ensure engagements have the right mix of knowledge and skills required within the team assigned
- Ensure that the firm's risk management and quality control procedures are always adhered to
- Identify and recognise service line opportunities with new clients, and inform the CSD as appropriate
- Play an integral role in the recruitment, retention, development and motivation of the team, which includes participating in recruitment, as well as ensuring personal development plans and job feedback documentation is completed within deadlines
- Forming relationships with the national Audit & Assurance team across the wider business, sharing knowledge and best practice.
- Acting as a representative of the firm, participates in office marketing events, and keeping up to date of the wide range of services the firm offers
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What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:
- Must possess professional qualification: ACCA or ACA. Alternatively, to be able to demonstrate significant qualification by experience
- Significant prior experience of managing a portfolio of audit clients including audit testing, consolidations, group audits, statutory accounts and disclosures
- Recent and significant accounting experience is essential including knowledge of UK GAAP and Company Law
- Strong technical ability with a working knowledge of recent developments in relation to audit, accounting and tax compliance (FRS 102 / FRS102 1a / IFRS / ISA's)
- Must demonstrate gravitas and impact to earn trust and respect amongst senior management, the wider team and with clients
- Established strong leadership skills and proven ability to provide clear directions and constructive feedback
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Demonstrated ability to think analytically and a high level of attention to detail
- Proven ability to identify and pursue business opportunities whilst maintaining a solution mind-set
- Drive and resilience to deliver high levels of customer service
- Commitment to building the reputation of the firm through the quality of work provided, knowledge demonstrated and client experience
- Regular travel to client sites and occasional travel further afield, so a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is essential.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who shares our values, enjoys working collaboratively and is passionate about delivering great results.
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Why Join TC Group?
We understand that choosing your next career move is about more than just a job title.
At TC Group you'll find:
- A supportive and collaborative culture
- Opportunities for career progression within a fast-growing business
- Ongoing learning, professional development and qualification support
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- A business that values innovation, individuality and fresh ideas
- The chance to work with ambitious clients and talented colleagues across the UK
Our Benefits
- Pension scheme
- 26 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
- Group life assurance 4 x salary
- Group income protection
- Birthday day off
- Health cash plan
- Parking
- Hybrid working between office and home
- Social events
- Access to our employee benefits portal – cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Referral Bonus – we’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team
- Regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations
About TC Group
TC Group is a dynamic and rapidly growing professional services business. Our success is built on the expertise, passion and dedication of our people.
We believe that great businesses are built by great teams. That's why we invest in our colleagues, encourage innovation and create an environment where people can thrive both professionally and personally.
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. Candidates must be based in the UK and we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship if required.
Ready to Apply?
If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity with a business that's growing, investing in its people and creating exciting career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your next chapter with TC Group.
Department
Audit
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
37.5 hours Monday to Friday
Salary
Competitive depending on experience
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