Audit Associate Director

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Associate Director to manage a diverse client portfolio in a dynamic environment. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, including CFOs and CEOs, while delivering high-quality audits and technical advice. You'll be part of a forward-thinking team that values collaboration and innovation, helping shape the future of accounting for SMEs. With a focus on personal growth and development, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a supportive, flexible workplace that embraces hybrid working models.

Qualifications

• Deep experience managing a client portfolio with ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio, ensuring audits are delivered on time and within budget.
• Assist with technical advice for clients under strict regulatory frameworks.
• Identify new business opportunities to support growth.

Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Relationship Building

Technical Advice

Influencing Skills

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified

Job description

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Audit Associate Director

Employer Location: London (Greater) (GB)                                                               Closing date: 28 May 2025

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Job Details

We’re Gravita: the accountants fuelling ambitious businesses. We’re a top 30 accounting firm working with entrepreneurs and businesses to help them achieve their goals and make an impact in the world.

We’re growing fast and are bringing like-minded advisors together to form a full-service tech-enabled accounting partner for thousands of SMEs. Our team uses their expertise alongside intuitive technology to help businesses and entrepreneurs plan better and grow faster.

Our mission is to become the UK’s leading tech-enabled accounting firm for SMEs. We have ambitious goals, and our high-calibre team works hard to achieve them. We operate as one team with one agenda, working collaboratively in a respectful environment to deliver excellent service to our clients. Joining us means working on exciting client challenges and helping shape the future of accounting.

Our focus on SME and small-cap listed clients offers variety and learning opportunities. Working with listed clients involves higher governance, reporting requirements, and building specialist expertise. You’ll have early access to CFOs and CEOs, engaging in complex conversations where your input truly matters. You’ll work across audits from start to finish, making a meaningful impact while building technical knowledge and leadership skills in project and client management within a positive, supportive, and diverse team.

The Role

As an Associate Director, you’ll manage your own portfolio, working closely with partners to deliver exceptional results.

• You’ll manage an entire client portfolio, including listed companies.
• You’ll plan and deliver audits on time, on budget, and to the highest standards, ensuring compliance with listing requirements.
• You’ll assist with technical advice, particularly for clients under stringent regulatory frameworks.
• You’ll develop client relationships, acting as the principal contact for CFOs, CEOs, and boards.
• You’ll manage, mentor, and train team members, providing performance management and career development support.
• You’ll identify new business opportunities to support client relationships and growth at Gravita.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

We’re looking for someone with deep experience managing a portfolio, and who is ACA or ACCA qualified. You should:

• Have outstanding communication and influencing skills, especially with senior stakeholders such as CFOs and boards.
• Be comfortable navigating complex reporting and compliance requirements of listed companies.
• Have excellent project management skills, ensuring successful delivery of multiple projects.
• Enjoy building strong, trusted relationships, often leading to engaged teams and additional client work.
• Be willing to engage in all tasks necessary to get the job done.
• Value feedback and thrive in an environment focused on learning and improvement.
• Be comfortable working in a hybrid environment, both remotely and in the office.

Your Career with Gravita

We support your growth journey, helping you learn, develop, and unlock your potential. We’ll work with you to build a progression plan and focus on your future development. Our commitment to learning and development is a priority.

The Nitty Gritty

• Our standard working week is hybrid, with up to 50% of time at home and the rest in the office.
• Core hours are 10 am - 4 pm, Monday to Friday.
• We value flexible working and employee well-being, supporting our teams through fast-paced changes.
• Our development support is extensive, even for a firm of our size.
• We operate in a busy, fast-paced environment. Check out our social media channels for more info.

Company

We’re Gravita: the accountants fuelling ambitious businesses. We’re a top 30 accounting firm working with entrepreneurs and businesses to help them achieve their goals and make an impact in the world.

We’re growing fast and are bringing like-minded advisors together to form a full-service tech-enabled accounting partner for thousands of SMEs. Our team uses their expertise alongside intuitive technology to help businesses and entrepreneurs plan better and grow faster.

Our mission is to become the UK’s leading tech-enabled accounting firm for SMEs. We have ambitious goals, and our high-calibre team works hard to achieve them. We operate as one team with one agenda, working collaboratively in a respectful environment to deliver excellent service to our clients. Joining us means helping shape the future of accounting.

Company info: Website, Telephone: [phone], Location: Aldgate Tower, 2 Leman Street, London, E1 8FA, United Kingdom

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