Audit Director

Clark Wood Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Wood Limited is seeking an Audit Director in Worcestershire to lead a diverse audit portfolio and drive the firm’s audit offering. The successful candidate will be a qualified RI with ACA/ACCA, strong UK GAAP/IFRS knowledge, and proven leadership, client relationship, and business development abilities.

The role involves planning through completion of audits, mentoring staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building long-term client partnerships in a senior leadership capacity.

Qualifications

• Qualified RI with significant UK practice experience.
• Current RI status with ACA/ACCA qualification.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Manage and oversee a varied portfolio of audit clients.
• Review audit files and financial statements.
• Provide technical guidance on audit and accounting matters.
• Mentor and develop audit staff and managers.
• Contribute to business development and growth of the audit department.

Skills

Qualified RI

UK GAAP

IFRS

Auditing standards

Mentoring/leadership

Business development

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Audit Director - Worcestershire

£90,000 - £100,000 + Benefits

Clark Wood are currently recruiting for an experienced Audit Director to join a well-established and highly regarded accountancy firm in Worcestershire.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a Qualified Responsible Individual (RI) with a strong background in UK practice, looking to take responsibility for a varied portfolio of audit clients and play a key role in the continued development of the firm's audit offering.

As Audit Director, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of clients and lead audit assignments from planning through to completion, maintaining high standards of technical quality and client service.

The role will involve:

• Acting as a Qualified Responsible Individual (RI) on audit assignments
• Managing and overseeing a varied portfolio of audit clients
• Leading audits from planning through to completion
• Working with a diverse client base including groups, schools and academies, alongside other owner-managed and corporate businesses
• Reviewing audit files and financial statements
• Providing technical guidance across audit and accounting matters
• Ensuring compliance with relevant auditing, accounting and regulatory requirements
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and acting as a trusted advisor
• Managing, mentoring and developing audit staff and managers
• Supporting the continued growth and development of the audit department
• Identifying opportunities for additional work and contributing to business development
• Working closely with Partners and other departments across the firm

About You

The successful candidate will need to be a qualified RI with significant experience gained within a UK accountancy practice.

You will ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• Current RI status
• Strong experience across all areas of audit and compliance
• Experience managing a varied portfolio including groups, schools and academies
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and auditing standards
• Proven experience managing and developing a team
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• The ability to work at a senior level with both clients and internal teams
• A commercial approach and an interest in business development

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RI to join a successful Worcestershire practice in a senior leadership position, with significant client responsibility and involvement in the continued development of the firm.

Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 depending on experience, plus benefits.

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