Audit Director - Hybrid

Hays PLC; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Northern Ireland is seeking an Audit Director to manage client engagements and drive practice development. The role requires strong leadership skills and extensive experience in accounting standards. You will work with established and growing local companies, ensuring exceptional client service while developing high-performing teams.

Benefits

Full company benefits suite

Bonus

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with IFRS, UK, US GAAP or equivalent.
• Ability to present client data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop a personal growth plan around potential new clients.
• Supervise and motivate managers, providing coaching.
• Consult on technical accounting and auditing matters.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Client relationship development

Project management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Audit Director, Chartered accountant

Your new company

Hays client are, at their heart, a team with a real focus on indigenous Northern Irish companies. As a member of our fast-growing team, you will get the opportunity to work on a mix of some of Northern Ireland's most established companies, as well as some of the next generation of local companies which are growing their presence both here and further afield.

As the Director of the Audit & Assurance practice, you will focus on the management and delivery of client engagements, as well as sales and practice development. In this role, you will develop high-performing people and teams, leading and supporting them to make an impact that matters and setting the direction to deliver exceptional client service.

Your new role

• Develop a personal growth plan/strategy around a portfolio of potential new clients/new business;
• Identify and lead proposals for new clients and projects;
• Supervise, develop and motivate managers, including coaching and career guidance;
• Identify and lead integration of overseas resources (i.e. delivery centres) to drive efficient execution;
• Actively monitor and manage engagement economics such that revenue is recognised appropriately throughout the engagement;
• Consult and advise our clients on technical accounting, auditing and internal control matters, driving the delivery of services in a timely and effective way, exceeding our clients' quality expectations.
• Develop, maintain and leverage internal contacts across Deloitte businesses; and
• Stay connected to market trends to think about future innovative solutions.

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA/ACCA qualification (or equivalent)
• Extensive experience of working with IFRS, UK, US GAAP or equivalent reporting standards
• The ability to present client data in a clear and concise format
• Proven leadership skills demonstrating strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, and an ability to develop and motivate teams with team members at all levels.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment
• Ability to develop effective client relationships, in particular establishing rapport, trust and confidence with stakeholders
• Project management experience

What you'll get in return

Hybrid working
Full company benefits suite
Bonus

What you need to do now

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