Audit and Accounts Director

Autograph Recruitment; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Audit and Accounts Director to drive business growth and ensure exceptional service delivery. This strategic role involves managing client portfolios, fostering relationships, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with significant experience in client-facing roles and tax planning, ready to take the firm to the next level.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Business closure over Christmas

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential support

Corporate Discounts Platform

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience managing a client portfolio.
• Strong experience in client-facing meetings.

Responsibilities

• Win, manage and grow your own portfolio of clients.
• Provide insights and advice to build the firm's reputation.
• Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing team.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Strategic Planning

Tax Planning

Team Leadership

Education

Qualified ACA / ACCA

Job description

Audit & Accounts Director

Location: Cardiff

Position: Full Time / Permanent

Salary: Negotiable D.O.E

About the Role:

As an Audit and Accounts Director, your primary responsibility is to drive business growth by expanding the client base while ensuring the delivery of exceptional service. This role requires a strategic leader who can build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, provide industry-leading advice, and foster a high-performance culture aligned with our clients vision, mission, and values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Win, manage and grow your own portfolio of clients.
• Provide industry-leading insights, solutions, and advice to build the firm's reputation and client base.
• Promote the products, services, and image of the firm to generate new business opportunities and enhance its reputation.
• Create and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, Directors, and staff.
• Contribute to strategic and business planning to increase revenue and profits.
• Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing team delivering excellent client service and meeting billing targets.
• Create a high-performing culture where people embody the vision, mission, and values, and take action to improve if not.
• Ensure client work complies with all legal, ethical standards, and statutory regulations.
• Provide leadership and direction to motivate and inspire the team for higher performance.
• Set performance measures, review performance, and implement improvements when off track.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified ACA / ACCA with over 5 years of experience managing a client portfolio.
• Strong experience in client-facing meetings.
• Experience in company tax planning.

Benefits:

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days based on seniority
• Option to buy up to 5 days of leave to reach 30 days/year
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential support
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform allowing opt-in to various insurances (dependent on seniority & self-funded at corporate rates):

• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental

We prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.