Audit Director/Partner

Dains Accountants & Advisers; Birmingham; In loco; GBP 140.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

25-30 days leave

Greener car scheme

Flexible benefits

Hybrid & smart working

Holiday trading

Descrizione del lavoro

The Dains Group in Birmingham seeks an exceptional Audit Director or Partner to lead a significant client portfolio, deliver high-quality audit services, and shape the future growth of the audit practice.

This is a rare opportunity to own client relationships, guide teams, drive business development and maintain high audit standards across diverse sectors.

Competenze

• Active professional qualification (ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
• RI status held or in progress.
• Experience at Senior Manager/Director level in practice.
• Extensive audit & assurance across diverse clients.
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing standards.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Experience leading high-performing teams.
• Commercial mindset with growth focus.
• Excellent communication across stakeholders.

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Commercial mindset

Excellent communication

Strategic advisory

Formazione

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

RI status or in progress

Descrizione del lavoro

The Dains Group is continuing its ambitious growth journey and as part of this expansion, we are seeking an exceptional Audit Director or Partner to join our Birmingham office.

This is a rare opportunity for a senior audit professional to take ownership of a significant client portfolio, lead the delivery of high-quality audit services, drive business development initiatives and play a key role in shaping the future growth of our audit practice.

Department Audit Employment Type Full Time Location Birmingham Workplace type Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors, including commercial, not-for-profit and third sector, ensuring the delivery of high-quality audit and assurance services.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, providing commercial and strategic insight.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to add value and expand services.
• Leading, coaching and developing Audit Managers and wider team members.
• Taking responsibility for audit quality, risk management and compliance with professional standards.
• Supporting business development activities, including networking, tenders and proposals.
• Working collaboratively with teams across the wider business to deliver a seamless client experience.
• Contributing to the growth and strategic direction of the Audit service line.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Hold your RI status or working towards gaining.
• Significant experience operating at Senior Manager, Director or equivalent level within practice.
• Extensive audit and assurance experience across a varied client portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards.
• Proven ability to build and maintain successful client relationships.
• Experience managing, developing and motivating high-performing teams.
• A commercial mindset with a desire to contribute to business growth.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

What You'll Get

• Benefit from a generous annual leave allowance of 25-30 days, plus statutory bank holidays, depending on the level at which you join us.
• Greener car scheme.
• Flexible benefits tailored to your needs.
• Hybrid and smart working options for a healthy work-life balance.
• Holiday trading opportunities.

About Dains

Established in 1926, The Dains Group is a fast growing, independent accountancy practice ranked 22nd in the National Accountancy Age. With over 1000 talented individuals across the UK and Ireland, we're ready to drive growth, make an impact, and excel your career.

At Dains, we believe our people are our greatest asset. As one of the UK’s fastest-growing accountancy groups, we offer a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive environment where ambitious professionals can thrive.