Audit Partner

Ambition; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing accounting firm as an External Audit Recruitment Specialist. This role offers the opportunity to lead audit engagements, mentor a talented team, and drive business development efforts. You'll play a crucial role in expanding the audit portfolio while ensuring compliance and excellence in all deliverables. If you're passionate about client management and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in a firm recognized for its growth and innovation in the industry.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of winning new clients and expanding audit portfolios.
• Experience as an external audit Partner or Audit Director.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Mentor and develop audit team members and manage workflow.
• Proactively source new business leads to grow the audit practice.

Skills

Client Management

Business Development

Audit Methodologies

Technical Expertise in FRS102

Leadership

Education

ACA ICAEW, ICAS or ACCA Qualified

Job description

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External Audit Recruitment Specialist - Public Practice at Ambition

Ambition is collaborating with a growing, multi-office, privately-owned accounting firm seeking an Audit RI for their London office. Reporting directly to the National Head of Audit, you will play a key role in expanding the audit portfolio through business development. Given the nature of this role, it is essential that you have a proven track record of winning new clients and enjoy this aspect of the job.

This firm is one of the fastest-growing in the Top 100, and you will be integral to the growth of the audit team in the London office.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert knowledge, advice, and guidance to clients, acting as the main point of contact and maintaining strong relationships.
• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of all audit engagements in the North region.
• Ensure all work delivered is of consistently high quality, with thorough and clear documentation of audit findings.
• Review and approve audit plans, working papers, and reports, ensuring all feedback is communicated to team members.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements across all team deliverables.
• Mentor and develop Audit team members through regular reviews, on-the-job training, and study support.
• Support and lead senior team members in training and developing the wider Accounts team, managing workflow, and handling day-to-day managerial tasks.
• Ensure billing and cash flow targets are met and educate the team on the importance of these targets.
• Proactively lead the sourcing and acquisition of new business leads to contribute to the growth of the audit practice.
• Participate in marketing and networking opportunities to promote the firm's services.
• Identify client opportunities related to other specialist areas of the business, such as Tax, Wealth, and Funding.
• Lead tenders and client-facing presentations.
• Identify and manage audit risks, implementing effective mitigation strategies as needed.
• Continuously improve audit methodologies and practices to ensure compliance and excellence.
• Actively work on promoting your own brand and the firm's brand.

Requirements

• ACA ICAEW, ICAS or ACCA qualified with substantial experience in a practice environment
• Must hold RI status and be registered with the FRC.
• Previous experience working as an external audit Partner or Audit Director
• Strong technical expertise in FRS102 and IFRS/SORP
• Proven skills in client management and business development.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and leading audit teams.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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