Audit Manager

Our key clients are a leading integrated wealth management and professional services group in the UK and Ireland with over 100 years of experience. They offer a range of financial and professional services to individuals, family trusts, professional intermediaries, charities, and businesses. Their core values are Personal, Partnership, and Performance, and they aim to provide everyone with access to good advice.

Our clients are seeking a Manager to join their external Audit team in Dublin. This role involves managing a portfolio of audit clients, assisting Partners, and occasionally engaging in special assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and proactive client service, exceeding expectations.
• Liaise with Partners and staff, keep all parties updated.
• Handle audit work, set budgets, and be aware of commercial impacts on clients' businesses.
• Arrange timetables, book staff, plan, review, and complete audits.
• Stay updated on compliance developments and their impacts on clients.
• Manage client billing.

Staff Management

• Organize staff, set clear expectations, provide training, and give feedback.
• Ensure assessment forms are completed and feedback is provided.
• Address any issues with junior staff.
• Ensure personal receipt of appropriate training.

Business Development

• Prepare proposals for new work.
• Attend marketing events and client meetings.
• Present at seminars and develop personal contacts.
• Identify and develop opportunities with current clients.

Qualifications

• Accounting qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA).
• Significant external audit experience.
• Experience with entrepreneurial, OMB, and SME clients.
• Business development experience (targeting, proposals, presentations, networking).
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in managing and motivating staff.
• Ability to monitor costs against budget.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Shared parental leave

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates