Audit Director

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of Chartered Accountants is seeking an experienced Audit Director to shape the firm’s future and drive audit quality. The role involves overseeing audits, building client relationships, and developing the audit team. Ideal candidates will have ACA/ACCA certification and significant experience in audit management.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Workplace pension

Employee benefits scheme with retail discounts

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing audit portfolios in a professional services firm.
• Strong technical knowledge in UK GAAP, IFRS, ISAs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and completion of audits.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Lead, mentor, and support the audit team.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client relationship management

Audit process improvement

Education

ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification

Job description

My client is a Top 40 firm of Chartered Accountants. As a leading firm of Chartered Accountants, they look after the accountancy, tax planning and business advisory needs of their clients (individuals, businesses and third sector organisations both in the UK and overseas).

They are seeking an experienced audit professional from a top 50 firm that’s seeking a leadership role. They are seeking an Audit Director who will play a key role in shaping the firm’s future, driving audit quality, and supporting their ambitious growth plans into a top 20 firm.

Audit Leadership:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of audits, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and ISAs.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit process and increase efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership in addressing complex audit issues and risk areas.
  
  

Client Relationships:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, offering strategic insights that extend beyond compliance.
• Build and nurture long term relationships with clients, ensuring trust and satisfaction.
  
  

Team Development:

• Lead, mentor, and support the professional growth of the audit team.
• Ensure efficient resource allocation for timely, high quality audit delivery.
• Provide technical training and promote knowledge sharing.
  
  

Operational Excellence:

• Monitor key performance metrics such as fee growth, utilisation and recoveries.
• Ensure compliance to governance and risk management standards.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification.
• Significant experience managing audit portfolios in a professional services firm (big 4 experience is not required; top 50 firm experience is preferred).
• Strong technical knowledge in UK GAAP, IFRS, ISAs.
  
  

Benefits:

• Flexible working is available
• Competitive salary (DOE)
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Workplace pension + Employee benefits scheme with retail discounts + Life assurance
  
  

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

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