Audit Director: Build a New Practice with Equity

Michael Page; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity stake

Existing audit work ready to service

Autonomy to build your own practice

Flexible working

Support from established practice

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an entrepreneurial Audit Director to establish and lead a brand-new audit division within a respected North West practice. You will own the service line from inception, supported by an existing, profitable firm ready to transition audit opportunities into the new business.

You will sign as RI on engagements, build a team, shape methodologies, and drive growth with the leadership team. Equity, autonomy, and flexible working arrangements are offered to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Hold Audit RI status (Audit Director or Senior Manager) and authorised to sign audit reports.
• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Substantial experience delivering and managing audit engagements.
• Strong technical and regulatory knowledge.
• Ambition and capability to build and lead a growing audit service line.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a new audit function from inception.
• Act as Responsible Individual for audit engagements.
• Take ownership of a ready-made pipeline of audit clients.
• Develop audit methodologies, processes and quality control procedures.
• Build and grow an audit team as the service line expands.
• Drive business development and identify further audit opportunities.
• Shape the strategic direction of the audit practice with leadership.
• Create a high-quality, commercially successful audit offering.

Skills

Audit RI status

ACA/ACCA qualified

Audit engagements

Leadership

Business development

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an entrepreneurial Audit Director to establish and lead a brand-new audit division within a respected North West practice. You will own the service line from inception, supported by an existing, profitable firm ready to transition audit opportunities into the new business.

You will sign as RI on engagements, build a team, shape methodologies, and drive growth with the leadership team. Equity, autonomy, and flexible working arrangements are offered to the right candidate.