Audit Director: Lead High-Impact Audits & Growth

Dains Accountants; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25-30 days leave

Greener car scheme

Flexible benefits

Hybrid & smart working

Holiday trading

Job summary

The Dains Group is seeking an exceptional Audit Director or Partner to join our Birmingham office, taking ownership of a significant client portfolio and delivering high-quality audit services.

In this senior role, you will lead and mentor Audit Managers, drive business development, ensure audit quality, and contribute to the strategic direction of the audit practice with flexible hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• RI status (or working towards it).
• Significant experience at Senior Manager/Director level in practice.
• Extensive audit and assurance experience across varied client portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Experience leading high-performing teams.
• Commercial mindset and growth focus.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of audit clients across sectors, ensuring delivery of high-quality services.
• Act as trusted adviser, providing commercial and strategic insight.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Lead, coach and develop Audit Managers and team members.
• Ensure audit quality, risk management and compliance with standards.
• Support business development through networking, tenders and proposals.
• Collaborate with teams across the business to deliver a seamless client experience.
• Contribute to growth and strategic direction of the Audit service line.

Skills

ACA/ACCA

RI status

Senior leadership

Client relationships

Audit & assurance

Team development

Commercial mindset

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

The Dains Group is seeking an exceptional Audit Director or Partner to join our Birmingham office, taking ownership of a significant client portfolio and delivering high-quality audit services.

In this senior role, you will lead and mentor Audit Managers, drive business development, ensure audit quality, and contribute to the strategic direction of the audit practice with flexible hybrid working options.