Audit RI - Director

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Manchester is seeking an ambitious individual for a Director or Partner role, overseeing a bustling audit portfolio. The ideal candidate will have ACA or ACCA qualifications, extensive accountancy knowledge, and a proven ability to lead teams through audits for clients with turnovers between £30-100m. This position offers a chance for partnership, newly renovated offices, and a trusting work environment with excellent benefits including professional subscriptions and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Opportunity for Partnership

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave

Professional subscriptions paid

Private medical option

Life assurance, dental, critical illness

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in accountancy practice management.
• Proven track record in leading audit teams.
• Ability to manage key client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the audit portfolio.
• Oversee a team of 30 staff in the Manchester office.
• Ensure compliance with audit timelines and submissions.

Skills

Extensive knowledge

Entrepreneurial mindset

Leadership

Client management

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified

Job description

• Opportunity for progression and future Partnership
• Ongoing development across the North West

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

• Extensive knowledge
• 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.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity for future Partnership
• Newly renovated offices
• Autonomy and high trust atmosphere
• Involvement in client entertaining and networking
• Regular socials
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Buy/sell holidays
• Life assurance, dental, critical illness
• Private medical option