Audit Director

Michael Page; Swansea; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Professional subscriptions

Hybrid working environment

Equity/partnership pathway for right候

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Audit Director in Swansea to oversee and lead audit engagements within the business services sector. You will guide teams, manage client relationships and drive operational success.

In this role, you will develop and mentor junior staff, ensure audit quality and regulatory compliance, and contribute to the firm's growth strategy while enjoying flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Significant UK audit and assurance experience in a practice environment.
• Proven track record of managing substantial audit portfolios and leading complex engagements.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, Companies Act and ISAs.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent relationship management with boards and senior stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness including fee recovery and business development.
• RI status or path to RI is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a substantial portfolio of audit engagements for owner-managed businesses, SMEs and corporate groups.
• Lead complex audits ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor senior team members and develop high-performing staff.
• Develop and manage client relationships and identify opportunities for growth.
• Contribute to the firm's strategic direction and service development while ensuring high standards.

Skills

Audit portfolio leadership

Client relationship management

Team mentoring and development

Business development

Regulatory compliance

Strategic leadership

Education

ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

As an Audit Director in Swansea, you'll oversee and lead audit engagements within the business services sector, ensuring high-quality delivery and compliance. Your role will be pivotal in guiding teams, managing client relationships, and driving operational success.

Client Details

Our client is a forward-thinking independent accountancy and business advisory practice based in South Wales. Working closely with ambitious business owners and SMEs, they provide tailored accounting, tax and advisory services designed to help clients make informed decisions and achieve sustainable growth. The firm prides itself on delivering practical advice, clear communication and a highly personalised service.

With an experienced leadership team and a collaborative culture, the business has built a strong reputation for supporting both clients and employees alike. The firm is continuing to grow and is now seeking an experienced Audit Director to play a key role in leading client engagements, developing teams and contributing to the firm's long-term success

Description

With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality audit, accounting and advisory services, our client is seeking an experienced Audit professional to provide strategic leadership across its audit function. Working closely with the firm's leadership team, you will oversee a substantial portfolio of clients, lead complex audit engagements, drive audit quality and compliance, and act as a trusted adviser to entrepreneurial businesses and their stakeholders.

This role extends beyond audit delivery and offers the opportunity to influence the future direction of the practice. You will play a key role in developing client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, mentoring senior members of the team and contributing to the commercial success of the firm. Applications are welcomed from experienced Audit Directors, Senior Audit Managers or Responsible Individuals seeking a leadership position within a progressive and growing practice.

Profile

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professionally qualified accountant.
• Significant audit and assurance experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environment.
• Proven track record of managing substantial audit portfolios and leading complex audit engagements for owner-managed businesses, corporate groups and regulated entities.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, Companies Act requirements and International Standards on Auditing (ISAs).
• Demonstrable experience of audit quality control, risk management and compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, including mentoring Managers and Senior Managers.
• Exceptional relationship management skills, with the ability to act as a trusted adviser to business owners, boards and senior stakeholders.
• Commercially minded with a strong understanding of practice management, fee recovery, portfolio growth and business development.
• Ability to oversee multiple engagements, balancing competing priorities while maintaining the highest standards of client service and technical delivery.
• RI status, or the ambition and capability to achieve RI status, would be advantageous.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of £80,000 to £100,000, dependent on experience.
• Annual performance-related bonus linked to individual and firm performance.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a substantial audit portfolio within a growing practice.
• Direct involvement in strategic decision-making and the ongoing development of the firm's audit and assurance offering.
• A highly visible leadership position with significant autonomy and influence.
• Close collaboration with the senior leadership team on client growth, service development and commercial initiatives.
• The opportunity to mentor, develop and shape the next generation of audit professionals.
• A varied portfolio of entrepreneurial businesses, growing SMEs and established organisations across multiple sectors.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements that support effective client service and work-life balance.
• Professional subscriptions and ongoing leadership development support.
• A clear long-term pathway towards equity participation, profit share or partnership for the right individual.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the future direction and success of an ambitious independent practice.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best