Space 8 Recruitment are pleased to be supporting this Top 100 Accountancy firm to recruit a  Corporate Audit Manager.  (Birmingham, Kettering or Banbury)  The Role:  To plan, organise and manage a portfolio of clients within the Corporate Services department. Contribute to overall practice development particularly in the area of audit, accounts preparation and outsourcing work for corporate clients.  Responsibilities Progress role and those of other staff by seeking to take more advanced work from partners and delegating more routine work to others, thereby aiding cost-effectiveness, and adding to interest/ training of all within the team. Develop knowledge of clients and their businesses as to become their point of contact on day-to-day matters. Review and finalise audit files, accounts and corporation tax work prepared by more junior staff ensuring the firm’s quality and compliance standards are adhered to. Complete staff appraisal forms providing feedback  and training as required. Identify business opportunities and assist partners with specific value-added assignments- e.g., business planning, advisory and other audit related matters. Assist partners in controlling WIP within the department by progressing work to completion/ billing point swiftly. Monitor progress against deadlines and ensure these are met e.g. Companies House filings, group reporting, P11Ds, tax returns, etc. Ensure work is planned and progressed in an efficient, timely and cost-effective manner by liaising with Partners and supervising staff. Critical Skills Required Ability to review and complete audit and accounts files quickly and efficiently. Excellent problem resolution skills and ideas generation ability Pro-active management skills, resulting in high-performance teams Critical Knowledge Required Experience in leading audits In depth knowledge of audit and accounts preparation Corporate taxation knowledge Solid MS Office products knowledge Qualifications Required Essential: ACA or ACCA Qualification or equivalent experience Rewards:  This business offers truly flexible working, which means offering hybrid working but also having a flexi-time system that allows you to work 5 hours a day in core hours and the rest as you wish. Lap top provided to enable home working Enhanced maternity and paternity 28 days holiday + 8 and able to buy or sell a further 3 days each year TOIL or overtime Healthcare Medical cash plan Many career progression opportunities Next steps - Please apply or contact Sam Waites via Linked In to arrange a conversation