Audit RI - Director

Michael Page; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Manchester is seeking a Director or Partner to help grow their portfolio and lead a team. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with significant experience in managing audits. You will play a crucial role in the firm's expansion and be involved in client engagement. This role offers autonomy and a path towards partnership, along with enhanced benefits.

Benefits

Opportunity for future Partnership

Newly renovated offices

Autonomy and high trust atmosphere

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave

Professional subscriptions paid

Buy/sell holidays

Life assurance, dental, critical illness

Private medical option

Qualifications

• Experience managing audit portfolios in a Director or Partner role.
• Ability to advise and apply accounting skills effectively.
• Strong leadership skills with team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth of the Manchester office and portfolio.
• Manage a team of 30 staff.
• Ensure compliance with systems and deadlines.
• Lead client audits with turnovers between £30-100m.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Leadership in client audits

Accountancy practice knowledge

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified

Job description

Overview

This position has arisen due to substantial growth of the practice along with succession plans. The Partners are hoping to bring in a Director or Partner to the firm and help to progress the firm forward with a Northern client base.

Client Details

My client is a forward thinking accountancy firm based across the North. Being in the stages of expansion, the Partners are looking to find an ambitious individual who is keen to take on an Audit portfolio in a Director or Partner role.

Description

This candidate will be expected to have a well-rounded accountancy practice knowledge and be able to advise and apply their skill set to this firm.

Being the main driver of the Manchester office, you will be involved in growing the portfolio, managing 30 staff and implementing systems to ensure the practice remains compliant.

Assist with office relocation into city centre Manchester and potential future acquisitions.

Profile

• ACA / ACCA qualified
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Supporting Partners with the management of a broad client portfolio.
• Leading teams through client audits with varied turnovers - £30-100m
• Act as a client lead and point of contact for many key clients.
• Undertaking pre and post-audit meetings.
• Ensure that timescales and deadlines are met in line with audit plans and accounts submissions.

Job Offer

• Opportunity for future Partnership
• Newly renovated offices
• Autonomy and high trust atmosphere
• Involvement in client entertaining and networking

• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Buy/sell holidays
• Life assurance, dental, critical illness
• Private medical option