Audit Director

TPF Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £80k-£120k

Senior leadership

Varied portfolio

Growth opportunities

Partner collaboration

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is helping a Top 15 accountancy practice in Maidstone recruit an Audit Director. You will lead a diverse audit portfolio, supervise and develop the team, and work with partners to shape the service line and growth strategy.

You will leverage UK auditing standards expertise, manage client relationships, and drive business development while maintaining high quality and delivery standards. This is a senior leadership role based in Maidstone.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification.
• Extensive external audit experience within UK accountancy practice.
• Strong track record at Senior Manager or Director level.
• Excellent knowledge of UK auditing standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience overseeing client portfolios and leading teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence managing client relationships.
• RI status, or progress towards it.

Responsibilities

• Leading a portfolio of audit clients and overseeing assignments from planning through to completion.
• Building strong relationships with business owners, directors and senior finance teams.
• Providing technical guidance on complex audit and financial reporting matters.
• Maintaining audit quality and ensuring compliance with professional standards and the firm's procedures.
• Supporting and developing managers and senior members of the audit team.
• Overseeing portfolio performance, including budgets, fees, recoveries and resource planning.
• Identifying opportunities to support existing clients with additional services.
• Developing new business through referrals, professional relationships and networking.
• Working with the partners to contribute to the firm's strategy and growth.
• Taking responsibility for final audit approval and signing where appropriately authorised.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Team management

UK auditing standards

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

TPF Recruitment, Kent's leading accountancy practice recruitment agency, is recruiting for an Audit Director to join a fantastic Top 15 accountancy practice based in Maidstone.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit leader looking to take on a senior position within a highly regarded firm. You'll oversee a varied client portfolio, develop the audit team and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

As an Audit Director, you'll combine technical leadership with client relationship management and business development. Working closely with the partners, you'll help shape the direction of the audit service while maintaining high standards of quality and delivery.

Responsibilities

As an Audit Director, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading a portfolio of audit clients and overseeing assignments from planning through to completion.
• Building strong relationships with business owners, directors and senior finance teams.
• Providing technical guidance on complex audit and financial reporting matters.
• Maintaining audit quality and ensuring compliance with professional standards and the firm's procedures.
• Supporting and developing managers and senior members of the audit team.
• Overseeing portfolio performance, including budgets, fees, recoveries and resource planning.
• Identifying opportunities to support existing clients with additional services.
• Developing new business through referrals, professional relationships and networking.
• Working with the partners to contribute to the firm's strategy and growth.
• Taking responsibility for final audit approval and signing where appropriately authorised.

Requirements

To be considered for this Audit Director opportunity, you'll have:

• An ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification.
• Extensive external audit experience within UK accountancy practice.
• A strong track record at Senior Manager or Director level.
• Excellent knowledge of UK auditing standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience overseeing client portfolios and leading teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence managing client relationships.
• The ability to develop business and build professional networks.
• RI status, or the relevant experience and eligibility to progress towards it.

This Audit Director role could suit an established Director looking for a new opportunity or an experienced Audit Senior Manager ready to take the next step.

Benefits

• £80,000 to £120,000, depending on experience.
• A senior leadership opportunity within a fantastic Top 15 practice.
• Responsibility for a varied audit portfolio.
• The opportunity to influence the development of the audit team and service.
• Close collaboration with the partners on the continued growth of the practice.