Audit Director, Hybrid

ACCA Careers; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director in Audit & Assurance to lead client engagements and develop high-performing teams. This role offers the chance to work with a mix of Northern Ireland's established and emerging companies, driving exceptional client service and innovative solutions. With a focus on personal growth and development, you will be part of a dynamic team that values quality and innovation. Join a company that invests in your professional journey and supports work-life balance, while making a meaningful impact in the financial reporting ecosystem.

Benefits

Health and Well-being support

Pension

Training and coaching

Enhanced leave options

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with IFRS and GAAP reporting standards.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver client engagements while developing high-performing teams.
• Consult and advise clients on technical accounting and auditing matters.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

IFRS

UK GAAP

US GAAP

Job description

Deloitte is the biggest professional services Firm in the world making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. We're driven to create positive progress for our clients, community, people, and the planet. This sense of purpose inspires us to work to the highest standards, to tackle the challenges that matter.

Audit & Assurance is one of our biggest service lines and the driving engine of Deloitte Ireland. We provide services that go beyond expectations to deliver insight and confidence for our leading international and local clients.

Our Audit and Assurance teams are a key part of the financial reporting ecosystem. Deloitte is constantly evolving its audit and assurance processes providing value and insights. We leverage cutting-edge technology in combination with our global network of professionals applying diverse skills and experiences to make an impact that matters to our clients.

Service Line: CTB

Our Consumer and Technology Business practice is committed to excellence, with quality and innovation top priorities in the services we deliver, providing greater value to our clients across industries such as manufacturing, distribution, pharmaceuticals, retail, media, technology and property.

About the Role:

We are, at our 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 a Director in 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. Someone of your knowledge and know-how will also be expected to:

1. Develop a personal growth plan/strategy around a portfolio of potential new clients/new business;
2. Identify and lead proposals for new clients and projects;
3. Supervise, develop and motivate managers staff, including coaching and career guidance;
4. Identify and lead integration of overseas resources (i.e. delivery centres) to drive efficient execution;
5. Actively monitor and manage engagement economics such that revenue is recognised appropriately throughout the engagement;
6. 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;
7. Develop, maintain and leverage internal contacts across Deloitte businesses;
8. Stay connected to market trends to think through future innovative solutions.

About you:

• 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 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

If you believe that you meet most of the criteria above, we advise you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process.

What we offer

Your reward at Deloitte is competitive, supports our purpose and enables our people to never stop growing. Your reward at Deloitte is not just your salary, we believe in investing in our people's personal and professional development and empowering their work-life balance. Our ambition is to achieve gender equality and enable continuous growth. We offer supports and benefits that suit you, wherever you are in life, including health and well-being, pension, savings, training, coaching and enhanced leave options among others.

Keep on being you. Bring your full, absolute self to work, every day. Explore, question and collaborate. Stretch your thinking, while building a career that inspires and energises you. And, whatever motivates you, keep growing both professionally and personally - because when you make an impact that matters, we do too.