Audit & Accounts Partner - Leeds

Clark Wood; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Leeds is seeking an Audit & Accounts Partner to manage a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance with audit processes while providing strategic oversight. This role requires ACA/CA/ACCA qualifications, expertise in UK GAAP, and proven experience in corporate finance. Candidates will work closely with both audit and tax teams, contributing to business development efforts and ensuring the delivery of high-quality audit services. Competitive salary and equity potential offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/CA/ACCA with strong auditing skills.
• Up-to-date expertise in UK GAAP, IFRS, ISAs, and Companies Act legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of SME clients.
• Oversee entire audit processes and ensure compliance.
• Plan staffing and technical assignments for client engagements.
• Conduct reviews of accounts and management deliverables.
• Support managers with performance appraisals and feedback.
• Engage in corporate finance projects and client management.

Skills

UK GAAP expertise

Technical audit skills

Corporate finance knowledge

Client relationship management

Education

ACA/CA/ACCA qualified

Responsible Individual (RI) status (preferable)

Job description

• Location

  Leeds

• Sector:

  Audit and Business Services ,Audit & Assurance ,Accounts & Audit

• Contract Type:

  Permanent

• Salary:

  Highly Competitive

• Contact:

  Richard Clark

• Contact email:

  [e-mail]

• Contact phone:

  01173 291052

• Published:

  1 day ago

• Expiry date:

  2053-04-28

• Startdate:

  2025-12-12

• Consultant:

  Richard Clark

Audit & Accounts Partner - Leeds

Highly Competitive & Equity Potential

Responsibilities

• Manage a substantial portfolio encompassing large, technically intricate SMEs and OMBs across diverse industry sectors.
• Oversee the entire audit process, including budgeting and adherence to timelines.
• Strategically plan staff assignments, ensuring appropriate technical expertise and scheduling for client engagements.
• Conduct thorough reviews of accounts and other deliverables prepared by Managers and team members.
• Support Managers in providing constructive feedback and conducting performance appraisals.
• Handle corporate clients beyond audit thresholds, managing complex issues such as cash flow forecasting and management accounts.
• Collaborate closely with the internal tax department on tax computations and corporation tax matters.
• Assist partners & directors in various ad hoc projects, including corporate finance initiatives like due diligence and MBOs, and engage in business development activities to attract new audit and non-audit clients through proactive client management and participation in pitching processes.

Qualifications

• ACA/CA/ACCA qualified.
• Preferably holds Responsible Individual (RI) status.
• Up-to-date expertise in UK GAAP, IFRS, ISAs, and Companies Act legislation.

For further info on this role, or a discreet initial conversation, please contact Rich Clark at Clark Wood - [e-mail] - Mobile: [phone]