Audit & Accounts Director

Vaisto Recruitment Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the accounting sector is seeking an Audit & Accounts Director/Partner to join their Liverpool office. This role offers the chance to lead audit engagements while mentoring a talented team and driving business development initiatives. With a focus on compliance and client relationships, you'll play a pivotal role in the firm's growth. The position comes with flexible and hybrid working options, generous holiday entitlements, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you have a proven track record in managing client portfolios and possess RI status, this is an exceptional opportunity to elevate your career.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working

Generous holiday entitlements

Company pension

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Financial planning services

Health and wellbeing programmes

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a client portfolio at Senior Manager or Director level.
• Must have RI status and strong leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee audit and accounting engagements, ensuring compliance.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and drive business development.

Skills

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Technical Expertise in Audit

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Job description

Salary: £market rate/negotiable - depending on experience and client-base following

Overview

Reference: JO0000000587

Job Location: United Kingdom -- England -- North West England -- Merseyside -- Liverpool

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 26 November 2024

Audit & Accounts Director / Partner (Audit RI) - Top 20 Firm - Liverpool

Vaisto Recruitment is working in partnership with a Top 20 accountancy practice with over 130 offices across the UK & Ireland, in their search for an Audit & Accounts Director / Partner to join their established Liverpool office.

You will be responsible for playing a lead role in the continued growth of this successful practice, working alongside the Liverpool Partners and wider Partnership team.

The ideal candidate will be a Director, or Associate Director with RI status, ready to take a step up. Ideally you will have extensive experience in general practice, working with a mixed portfolio of audit and accounting clients.

Benefits:

• An opportunity to make this newly created role your own, with unrivalled opportunity for progression
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Generous holiday entitlements and wider benefits package (including company pension, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, financial planning services, health and wellbeing programmes, private medical insurance)
• Salary is commensurate to experience and will depend on the value of portfolio you have experience in managing, alongside your network, potential client following and business development capabilities

Audit & Accounting Director / Associate Director Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee audit and accounting engagements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and professional standards.
• Serve as an Audit RI, providing technical expertise and guidance to audit teams and clients.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and providing strategic advice on financial and business matters.
• Drive business development initiatives, identifying opportunities to expand the client base and enhance service offerings.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to develop and implement strategic plans, goals, and initiatives to drive growth and profitability.
• Lead, mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional development.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices, and leverage this knowledge to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.

Audit & Accounts Director / Partner (RI Status) - Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in managing a client portfolio at Senior Manager or Director level within an accounting practice. You must have RI status.
• Demonstrable success in business development and client acquisition.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to mentor and guide a team.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring effective client relations.
• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).