Audit Director

The Skills Coalition; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave

Life assurance

EAP

Discount platform

Leadership development

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

The Skills Coalition in Peterborough, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Audit Director to lead audits from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS and ISAs. This full-time role offers hybrid and flexible working options and a pathway to influence the firm’s strategy.

You will mentor a talented audit team, build strong client partnerships, and drive process improvements while managing resources to deliver high-quality work on time.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Deep technical knowledge of UK auditing standards (UK GAAP, IFRS, ISAs).
• Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop teams.
• Strong communication and client management skills.
• Experience with SME client portfolios and top 50 firms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee audits from planning through completion, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and ISAs.
• Be the go-to advisor for SME clients and deliver commercial insights.
• Lead, mentor and resource an audit team for timely, high-quality outputs.
• Monitor performance metrics and maintain risk and compliance frameworks.
• Spot opportunities to grow audit services and shape firm direction.

Skills

Team leadership

Client management

UK GAAP knowledge

IFRS/ISAs knowledge

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Peterborough, United Kingdom | Posted on 10/06/2025

Full-time | Hybrid & Flexible Working Options

Tired of hearing "next year" every time you ask about a promotion?

Still leading audit teams with ease, spotting process improvements before they’re even discussed, and wondering when someone will actually listen?

If you’re an experienced audit leader from a top 50 firm who’s ready to shape strategy, influence change, and lead with impact, this role could be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.

We are working with a Top ranked accountancy practice to recruit an Audit Director. This is more than just another leadership role, it’s your chance to be a core part of the firm’s future.

What You’ll Be Doing

Audit Leadership

• Oversee audits from planning through completion, ensuring full compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and ISAs
• Drive audit quality and streamline processes — your ideas will actually be heard.
• Step in as a technical expert when complex issues arise.

Client Partnerships

• Be the go-to advisor for a diverse portfolio of mainly SME clients
• Offer commercial insights that go beyond compliance
• Build relationships that last — clients trust you, and you’ll earn it

Team Development & Coaching

• Lead and mentor a talented audit team
• Allocate resources strategically to deliver quality work, on time
• Promote knowledge sharing and technical excellence across the department

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Monitor performance metrics like fee growth, utilisation, and recoveries
• Ensure risk and compliance frameworks are rock-solid
• Work cross-functionally to deliver joined-up, full-service solutions

Business Growth

• Spot opportunities to grow audit services
• Be part of shaping the firm's direction. Your voice matters here

What You’ll Bring

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
• Deep technical expertise in UK auditing standards (UK GAAP, IFRS, ISAs)
• Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop teams
• Strong communication and client management skills
• Experience working with a varied client base, especially SMEs
• Previous experience at a top 50 accountancy firm

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary tailored to your experience
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Benefits platform with high-street discounts
• Ongoing leadership development and career progression
• A collaborative, down-to-earth culture that embraces flexibility

Ready to lead, shape, and be heard?