Audit Director

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Group life assurance (4x salary)

Hybrid working options

Training and development

Job summary

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED is recruiting an Audit Director for a Manchester-based role. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

The candidate will act as RI signatory, oversee UK GAAP/IFRS audits, and lead a growing SME audit portfolio while developing client relationships and guiding the audit team. Applicants should be ACA or ACCA qualified with RI status and demonstrate strong technical expertise, commercial focus, and the ability to drive progress across

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with RI status.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS102, IFRS and ISAs.
• Experience leading audit teams and managing clients.
• Commercial and client-focused with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as RI signatory on audit files and provide technical oversight.
• Lead on firm-wide audit compliance and technical queries.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality audits to SME clients.
• Develop and manage a high-performing audit team and mentor staff.
• Identify and provide added-value services to clients.
• Support business development and contribute to office growth.

Skills

Audit leadership

RI signatory

UK GAAP

IFRS knowledge

Education

ACA or ACCA with RI status

Job description

Audit Director

Location: Manchester

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000

We have been briefed on a confidential role with a leading and rapidly growing firm who are seeking an Audit Director, ideally with their RI status to join their team in Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to take on a leadership role in a forward-thinking and client-focused environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Partners to deliver a high-quality external audit service to a diverse portfolio of SME clients, playing a key role in shaping the future of the audit offering in the region.

The position also offers excellent career progression and the chance to contribute to the continued growth of the office and wider firm.

What you will be doing as an Audit Director

• Act as RI signatory on audit files and provide robust technical oversight
• Lead on firm-wide audit compliance and technical queries
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality audits to clients in the SME sector
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, acting as their go-to advisor
• Develop and manage a high-performing audit team, serving as a motivational role model
• Identify and provide added-value services to clients
• Play an active role in business development, winning new work and supporting office growth

What you will need to succeed as an Audit Director

• ACA or ACCA qualified with RI status
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS102, IFRS, and ISAs
• Proven track record in leading audit teams and managing clients
• Commercially minded and client-focused, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and modern cloud-based systems
• A self-starter who enjoys working collaboratively and driving progress
• Must have a valid UK driving licence and access to a car

Why join this firm?

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Group life assurance (4x salary)
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Quarterly team functions and events
• Employee benefits platform (discounts & cashback)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Referral bonus scheme
• Ongoing training and personal development
• Support for both professional and personal growth

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.