Audit Director

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business advisory firm in the North East of England seeks a Responsible Individual for Audit. The ideal candidate will lead audit teams, ensure compliance with UK GAAP, and manage client relationships effectively. With a focus on business development, this role demands exceptional leadership and technical skills, offering a pathway to partner and a range of benefits including private medical insurance and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Permanent health insurance

Wellness benefits, including corporate rates at a nearby gym

Complimentary parking

25 days annual leave with opportunities to buy and accrue more

Life assurance coverage (4x salary)

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years post-qualification experience in audit, including 3+ years at senior management level.
• Proven track record of managing diverse audit portfolios and complex engagements.
• Excellent technical knowledge of UK GAAP and current regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the audit team, providing technical direction and mentorship.
• Oversee complex audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships at senior stakeholder level.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Business Development

Audit Quality Management

Commercial Awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

• A range of flexible benefits
• Clear pathway to Partner

About Our Client

This accountancy practice is a well-established business advisory firm based in the North East of England. With several decades of experience serving clients, they've built a strong reputation for providing comprehensive accounting, tax, corporate finance, and business advisory services.

The firm employs a team of approximately 130 professionals across various service lines, including audit, accounting, tax, payroll, and corporate finance. They primarily serve SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and growing enterprises across various sectors including manufacturing, technology, construction, and professional services.

Job Description

• Serve as a Responsible Individual (RI) signing off on audit reports and taking ultimate responsibility for audit quality
• Lead, manage, and develop the audit team, providing technical direction and mentorship
• Build and maintain strong client relationships at senior stakeholder level
• Oversee complex audit engagements from planning through to completion
• Ensure all audit work complies with relevant regulatory standards, firm methodologies, and quality control procedures
• Identify and manage audit risks effectively
• Drive business development initiatives and contribute to practice growth
• Collaborate with partners and other service lines to deliver integrated solutions
• Stay current with evolving audit regulations, standards, and industry trends
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the audit practice

The Successful Applicant

• ACA/ACCA qualified with current RI status
• Minimum 8+ years post-qualification experience in audit, including 3+ years at senior management level
• Proven track record of managing diverse audit portfolios and complex engagements
• Excellent technical knowledge of UK GAAP
• Strong understanding of current regulatory requirements and audit quality frameworks
• Demonstrable experience in business development and client relationship management
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking capabilities

What's on Offer

Private medical insurance
Health cash plan
Employee assistance programme
Permanent health insurance
Wellness benefits, including corporate rates at a nearby gym
Complimentary parking
25 days annual leave with opportunities to buy and accrue more
Life assurance coverage (4x salary)