Audit Director

Audit Director

Are you a professional yet personable leader?

Do you have a wealth of audit experience within practice?

Can you help steer the continued success of a thriving audit department, and help steer business development for a multi-office firm?

If so, keep reading!

We're looking for an Audit Director in Cambridge to perform at leadership level for a reputable practice.

The right candidate will have...

• A wealth of audit experience within practice, with the ability to oversee audit engagements from planning to completion
• A hands-on, can-do attitude towards managing workload, ensuring budgets and deadlines are always met
• The ability to represent the firm by building your network and driving business development initiatives
• Excellent communication skills to build enhanced relationships with both clients and your team
• Good leadership skills to aid the development of junior staff and drive the audit function forward

...does it sound like we're describing you?

If so, you could secure a huge list of employee perks, an above-average salary and a route to equity.

With positions like this, our team goes above and beyond to ensure confidentiality and discretion at every step. Apply today to hear more about this Audit Director job in Manchester or get in touch with us to find out more details.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio, delivering strong technical knowledge and ensuring deadlines are met
• Deliver high-level oversight for audit engagements from planning to completion
• Deliver commercial and added-value advice to both clients and Partners alike
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the audit function, ensuring service excellence across the board
• Review work to provide clear and constructive feedback to juniors
• Develop the audit and assurance service line with new and recurring fee income
• Win assignments in line with budgets and deadlines
• Collaborate with Partners to drive new business and support development work
• Undertake special, more complex projects where required, including ad-hoc work
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Provide strategic guidance to the audit team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging issues to enhance audit methodologies and processes
• Champion business development by building your network and undertaking opportunities to represent the firm
• Set an example as a hands-on and approachable leader to inspire the department

About The Firm

Available with a leading firm based in Manchester, this Audit Director job is an incredible opportunity to secure a seat at the top table of a high-profile practice.

With an impressive track record of supporting a significant and diverse portfolio, this firm is known for its unwavering commitment to service excellence across all financial services.

Enjoying stable growth, the Manchester office is an exciting place to work for auditors at every level.

What's On Offer

• £100,000 - £140,000 pa
• Full time, permanent role
• Flexible / hybrid working
• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced pension
• Generous annual leave
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Employee Recognition scheme
• Succession planning programme
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing support
• Friendly and inclusive work environment
• Plus more

The Right Candidate

• ACCA / ACA qualified
• Qualified by extensive experience also considered
• Proven track record of leading audit engagements from planning to completion
• Proven track record of managing a team of audit staff within practice
• High-level knowledge across audit
• Excellent understanding of accounts preparation under UK GAAP
• Strong IT literacy, with the ability to pick up new skills quickly
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive and adaptable, with a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others
• A passion for aiding the development of junior staff, reviewing work and delivering training
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience in business development and networking

If you are a results-driven Audit professional looking for a challenging role, we want to hear from you!

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 Manchester and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.