Audit Manager - Sittingbourne - #145139

Vacancy Name Audit Manager - Sittingbourne

Vacancy No VN771

Employment Type Permanent

Duration N/A

Location City Sittingbourne

Location Country United Kingdom

Company Description Xeinadin was established in 2019 when more than 100 successful, independent, business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It is our people who help drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting the individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 1800 colleagues operate in collaboration across the Group, combining collective expertise to maximise our people’s potential. As part of one Xeinadin, our colleagues are able to draw on expertise and support from across our UK, Ireland and central teams, as well as benefitting from being a part of their local communities.

Description The Audit Manager will be responsible for overseeing audit engagements, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards. This role requires a detail-oriented, organised individual who can lead a team while delivering exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver an excellent level of service to a portfolio of clients, ensuring their expectations are met or exceeded.
• Manage the audit process and audit file reviews in accordance with Xeinadin standard procedures.
• Ensure both self and team adhere to all relevant legal and statutory requirements.
• Manage the day-to-day work of a client portfolio, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and meeting statutory deadlines.
• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring full compliance.
• Assist in preparing proposals for new business and participate in client presentations.
• Mentor and guide junior team members to develop their skills and knowledge.
• Represent Xeinadin to the client ensuring that the day to day is delivered ensuring a focus on innovation and the future.
• Deliver on Xeinadin vision and values in all work interactions, ensuring a focus on innovation and client-centred service.
  
  

Key Requirements

• The successfully appointed individual will be a qualified practice accountant (ACCA/ACA).
• Experience in leading audits within an accounting practice.
• Experience in managing and mentoring junior members of a practice team, with a focus on driving results and exceeding expectations.
• Proficiency in navigating professional regulations and best practices, with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and making a positive impact.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Commercially minded with a clear perception of client requirements
• Confident and professional
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ambitious and resilient mindset
  
  

Model Hybrid

Salary Competitive

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform
  
  

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:

• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
• subject to exceptions and business needs