Audit Partner, Regional Head of Audit - Scotland

McKellar Consulting; Scotland; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Accounting and Advisory firm in Scotland is seeking an experienced Audit Partner to lead their audit offering. This executive role requires significant experience in external audit and a proven track record in developing teams. The successful candidate will design business strategies to grow the audit practice while building a strong talent pipeline. This position offers a unique leadership opportunity in a growing firm and the chance to influence strategic direction.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a senior external audit professional in practice or professional services.
• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to lead on complex audit matters.
• Proven experience influencing audit quality and methodology.
• Demonstrable track record of developing teams and driving growth of an audit portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a client attraction and business development strategy.
• Execute plans to grow the audit practice and expand market share.
• Mentor, coach and develop senior audit talent.
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Senior external audit experience

Technical knowledge in auditing

Influencing audit quality

Team development and growth

Job description

Audit Partner, Regional Head of Audit - Scotland

Our client is a well-established Accounting and Advisory firm experiencing a period of strategic growth. As part of their strategic expansion, they are seeking to bring additional leadership into the team to support continued growth.

This role will lead the audit offering in Scotland from a base in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen. It is suitable for a very experienced Audit Director or an Audit Partner who has been working in and with Scotland based clients for several years. The successful candidate will have an appetite to build a portfolio of audit clients in Scotland with support from the senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a client attraction and business development strategy.
• Execute plans to grow the audit practice and expand market share.
• Mentor, coach and develop senior audit talent, building a strong talent pipeline.
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, innovation and continuous improvement.

Experience and Skills

• Significant experience as a senior external audit professional in practice or professional services.
• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to lead on complex audit matters.
• Proven experience influencing audit quality and methodology.
• Demonstrable track record of developing teams and driving growth of an audit portfolio.

The Opportunity

• A genuine leadership opportunity with influence over the strategic direction alongside senior leadership.
• Reward aligned with contribution.
• A growing, ambitious firm with appetite to expand.
• Entrepreneurial environment where you can make a tangible impact.

To Apply

Click apply or email Craig at [e-mail] with or without a CV to start the process with an initial confidential discussion to find out more.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industry

Accounting and Professional Services