Audit Director

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive Leeds-based environment

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Audit Director in Leeds to lead audit engagements and maintain high standards of client service. The role focuses on strong leadership, regulatory compliance, and strategic input to drive business growth within professional services.

The successful candidate will manage and mentor an audit team, review financial statements for accuracy, and build trusted relationships with clients across diverse sectors in the region.

Qualifications

• Strong background in accounting and finance within the professional services industry.
• Qualified ACA/ACCA.
• Proven expertise in leading and managing audit processes.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and client relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Review and assess financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee and mentor the audit team, fostering professional development.
• Identify and address risks within audit processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline operations and enhance service delivery.
• Provide strategic input to support business growth and client satisfaction.
• Ensure timely delivery of audit projects while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationships

Regulatory compliance

Team management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA

Job description

Client Details

The employer is a well-established, professional services provider operating within the accounting and finance sector. As a medium-sized organisation, they specialise in delivering expert services and solutions to a diverse clientele.

Description

• Lead and manage audit engagements, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Review and assess financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee and mentor the audit team, fostering professional development.
• Identify and address risks within audit processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline operations and enhance service delivery.
• Provide strategic input to support business growth and client satisfaction.
• Ensure timely delivery of audit projects while maintaining high standards.

Profile

A successful Audit Director should have:

• A strong background in accounting and finance, particularly within the professional services industry.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e., ACA, ACCA).
• Proven expertise in leading and managing audit processes.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and client relationship management skills.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment in Leeds.

If you are an experienced and driven Audit Director, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to further your career in the accounting and finance sector.