Audit Director

McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive regional accountancy firm in Berkshire is seeking an Audit Director to manage client portfolios and lead audit teams. The ideal candidate is a Qualified ACA or ACCA Accountant with extensive external audit experience. Responsibilities include managing audits, engaging with clients, and driving business development. The role offers a competitive salary up to £100,000 plus benefits, including healthcare and flexible working options.

Benefits

Company pension

Healthcare

25 days holiday

Flexible/WFH benefits

Qualifications

• Comprehensive External Audit experience is essential.
• Strong staff management skills required.
• Ambitious and strategic mindset essential.

Responsibilities

• Review complex client accounts for sign-off.
• Ensure Audit assignments comply with UK standards.
• Manage client portfolios including complex audits.
• Plan special project assignments and budgets.
• Set objectives and complete staff appraisals.
• Engage new clients to drive business growth.
• Be a contact for major clients at CFO level.
• Attend meetings with the Partner for strategy.
• Promote other services and attend external events.

Skills

External Audit experience

Staff management

Business development

Client engagement

Education

Qualified ACA or ACCA Accountant

Job description

Overview

Audit Director / Audit & Accounts Director / PA to Audit Partner

McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a fast growing Regional Accountancy Firm with 15 partners and 100+ staff who are looking for an Audit Director / PA to Audit Partner to join their growing team in Berkshire. Reporting to one of the Senior Partners, you will be responsible for helping manage the Partners portfolio of OMBs/SMEs including Limited Companies, PE-backed firms and Partnerships (typically up to £150m turnover) and managing a team of 3/4 Managers and the wider Audit teams.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing complex client accounts & financial statements prepared by Qualified staff for client sign-off
• Ensuring all Audit assignments comply with UK Accounting Standards and internal policies & procedures
• Managing the Partners client portfolio which includes complex audits, staff planning, presenting final audit files/close-out meetings with clients at ‘C’ suite level
• Planning special project assignments, ownership of agreed budgets and ensuring the teams meet client deadlines
• Setting objectives and completing appraisals for Audit staff, including future staff growth planning for the office
• Engaging with new clients and business development activities to help grow the firm across the Thames Valley area
• Alongside the Audit Partner, being a point of contact for major clients at CFO/CEO level
• Ensuring all work across the office is carried out profitably & on a timely basis in accordance with the firm’s standards
• Attending weekly meetings with the Partner to discuss future growth strategy, staff planning, business development/marketing etc
• Promoting other service lines within the firm and attending external business seminars and events as required

Qualifications

To be considered for the Audit/Audit & Accounts Director role you should be a Qualified ACA or Qualified ACCA Accountant with comprehensive External Audit experience, strong staff management and business growth skills. They are looking for ambitious, entrepreneurial, strategic and highly-driven personality traits, someone who can help drive revenues significantly within the next 2-5 years.

Benefits

On offer is a base salary up to £100,000 + benefits to include company pension, healthcare, 25 days holidays and flexible/WFH benefits.

How to apply

To apply for the position or for more information please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at admin@mcginnisloy. com

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