Audit Director

Audit Director Job Vacancy

Can you provide strategic oversight of a thriving audit function?

Are you a hands-on leader with an approachable management style?

Can you empower a team of talented auditors to develop their skills and strive for service excellence?

If so, this Audit Director job in Derby could be the right opportunity for you.

We’re looking for someone adept at strategy and business development, ready to become part of a senior leadership team overseeing at the highest level, a busy, varied and interesting audit portfolio and a large audit team.

Does this sound like you? If you have a proven track record of leading audits from planning to completion whilst overseeing a team and supporting business development, we want to hear from you.

As expected with a role at this level we guarantee strict confidence when liaising with our team, so don’t hesitate to contact us today.

Job Purpose

• Leading a team of auditors and overseeing an audit portfolio at an established and growing firm of accountants.
• Working alongside Partners to provide strategic insight into the audit workflow, resourcing and direction of travel.
• Reviewing and preparing audit work.
• Advising on various audit focused projects and problems.
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure clients are benefitting from all business services.
• Providing training and development for colleagues and team members.
• Representing the company at networking and business events, identifying new business opportunities.
• Identifying opportunities to introduce and cross-sell company services to new and existing clients.
• Setting an example as a hands-on Director.

About This Firm

This multi-office firm of accountants is enjoying stable growth and is strengthening its team with an ambitious auditor.

Recognised as an employer of choice within the region, this firm offers a full suite of benefits including a market-leading salary and impressive professional development opportunities.

Providing a wide range of financial support to clients across the country, and some internationally, this accountancy practice prides itself on delivering service excellence.

What’s On Offer

• £100,000 to £140,000 per annum
• Full time, permanent position
• Hybrid working
• Healthcare and wellbeing initiatives
• Life assurance
• Continued professional development
• Enhanced company pension
• Generous annual leave
• Open and inclusive culture
• Team incentives
• Discretionary bonuses

The Successful Candidate

• ACA/ ACCA qualified with demonstrable experience within practice.
• Technically proficient, with extensive UK external audit experience.
• Strong leadership skills with good people management skills.
• Excellent communication and advisory skills.
• Sound attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Self-motivated and highly organised.
• A team player able to bring out the best in others.
• Constructive mentorship junior team members.
• Confident in networking, representing the firm in a professional manner.

About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Derby and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.