Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire, South East, UKWe are recruiting for an Audit Manager on behalf of a well-established accountancy practice based on the outskirts of Bicester. The firm offers a full range of services to a varied client base, from sole traders and SMEs through to much larger companies.Along with a competitive salary, the successful candidate will receive an attractive, comprehensive benefits package. This is a supportive firm that is growing, and this is a good opportunity to be a part of future growth. As an added bonus, there is onsite parking.As Audit Manager your responsibilities will include:Acting as the main point of contact for clients, liaising with them, communicating with them effectively throughout the audit cycleManaging teams through the planning, fieldwork and completion of audit engagementsMonitoring budgets and keeping the partner updated on progressManage and mentor junior team members with the ability to give constructive feedbackStatutory accounts preparationEnsuring the effective and timely delivery of engagementsAssist in tendering for new clientsMaintaining and developing client relationships, both written communication and conducting face to face meetingsEnsuring the firms processes and technical standards are maintainedContinue developing your technical skills in all areas of the accounting and auditing standardsOther ad hoc duties in line with business requirementsPlease do apply if you have the following skills, qualifications and experience:Fully ACA or ACCA qualified with experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environmentHave a minimum of 2-4 years experience of managing audits and audit teamsStrong technical knowledge and experience in IFRS, FRS 101 and FRS 102 Proven experience in working to tight deadlines and time managementAbility to build strong relationships with staff and clients5An aptitude for teamwork and problem solvingGood general IT skills with experience with accounting and audit softwareExcellent verbal and written communication skillsSubmit your CV for this Audit Manager roleUnfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa.Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.TPBN1_UKTJ