Audit Department Manager

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Audit Department Manager to manage and develop our audit department, overseeing a varied portfolio of audit clients, including limited companies, charities and other organisations.

You will lead a team of 3–4 staff, taking responsibility for planning and scheduling audit assignments, allocating work, reviewing files and supporting the team. This is a hands-on role, and you will also be expected to undertake audit fieldwork alongside the team as required.

You will oversee audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently and to the required professional standards. You will also be involved in the preparation and review of statutory accounts, including charity accounts, working closely with our director and Responsible Individuals (RIs).

This is a key role offering a good level of autonomy and the opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day running of the audit department, while contributing to ongoing improvements in procedures, quality and efficiency.

About Treetops

Treetops is a well-established and growing independent firm of Chartered Accountants, founded in 2000, with offices in Farnborough and Milton Keynes.

We support a wide range of businesses and organisations across the UK and overseas, providing accounting, audit, tax and business advisory services. We pride ourselves on providing a professional service within a friendly and supportive office environment, with an informal and collaborative approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the audit department, including planning assignments, allocating staff and managing workloads, budgets and deadlines.
• Managing audit assignments from initial planning through to completion and submission for RI approval.
• Undertaking audit fieldwork alongside the team as required.
• Reviewing audit files to ensure work is properly documented, supported by sufficient evidence and compliant with UK auditing standards.
• Managing and supporting the team, including reviewing work, providing guidance and assisting with staff development.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies and other organisations.
• Managing charity audits and preparing and reviewing charity accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting and reporting requirements.
• Liaising with clients, responding to queries and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Working closely with the director and RIs to maintain audit quality and compliance.
• Contributing to improvements in audit procedures, working practices and departmental efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent.
• Recent external audit experience within a UK accountancy practice is essential.
• Previous experience managing an team or department, including allocating work, reviewing files and supervising staff, is essential.
• Proven experience managing audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, staff workloads, deadlines and budgets.
• Good communication skills and confidence when dealing with clients and colleagues.

Experience with charity audits and accounts would be advantageous.

Experience with Caseware would be helpful, but is not essential.

Responsible Individual (RI) status is not required.

What We Offer

• A key role within the firm's senior management team, contributing to the wider management and development of an established and growing accountancy practice.
• The opportunity to take ownership of the audit department and contribute to its development.
• A varied and interesting client base, including commercial businesses and charities.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
• Company events.
• Free on-site parking.

Direct applications only. No recruitment agencies, please.

Pay: £70,000.00-£80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person