Head of Audit & RI – London

Sedulo Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Audit Director to lead audit engagements, ensuring compliance and excellence in service delivery. This role involves mentoring teams, managing client relationships, and driving business development efforts. With a company culture focused on collaboration and community impact, you'll enjoy a dynamic work environment that encourages professional growth. Join a forward-thinking firm that values both individual contributions and team success, offering flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about making a difference in the audit sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

26 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Health care plan

Cycle to work scheme

Death in service benefits

Annual social trip overseas

Remote working flexibility

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACCA or ACA with substantial experience in practice.
• Must hold RI status and be registered with the FRC.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements ensuring compliance with UK standards.
• Mentor and develop audit team members through training.

Skills

ACCA Qualification

ACA Qualification

Client Management

Business Development

Audit Team Leadership

FRS102 Knowledge

IFRS/SORP Knowledge

Education

ACCA or ACA Qualified

Job description

At Sedulo we are building a world class team to deliver our mission to make positive change in the communities we work in. We do this by:

• Working with our clients to transform their business and personal finances
• Connecting and contributing to the business community in the cities we are located in
• Working with charities by fundraising and influencing change both now and in the future through the Sedulo Foundation
• Being a great place to work and develop your career

We offer a full range of services from the inception of the business concept, throughout growth of the entity and on to exit strategies. There is no typical clientele; we work with start-ups through to multinational, listed companies.

Sedulo is based in Manchester (Head Office), Leeds, London, Birmingham and Liverpool with ambitions to grow further.

The Role Purpose

Working with the Head of Audit (North) and wider leadership and shareholder team with the delivery of a first-class service to our existing and new Sedulo client base by championing the Sedulo values. The Head of Audit will be responsible for audit engagements, ensuring compliance with UK auditing standards and regulations as well as leading teams, maintaining client relationships and focusing on new business activity across the group.

Role Purpose and Responsibilities

• Provide sound knowledge, advice and expertise to Sedulo clients, acting as the main point of contact and maintaining strong relationships
• Lead on the planning, execution and completion of all South based audit engagements
• Ensure all work delivered is of a continually high standard and that all documentation is thorough and clear in communication of audit findings
• Be responsible for reviewing and approving audit plans, working papers and reports – ensuring that all review points are fed back to team members
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements across all work delivered by the team.
• Mentor and develop Audit team members through undertaking of regular reviews, on the job training and study support
• Support and lead the seniors within the team with the training and development of the wider Accounts team, allocation of workflow and day to day managerial tasks
• Ensure billing and cashflow targets are met and educate understanding of the importance of this across the teams
• Proactively take the lead on sourcing and winning business leads which will contribute to the growth of the audit practice across Sedulo
• Must be happy to participate in marketing and networking opportunities to promote the firms’ services
• Identify client opportunities relating to other specialist areas of the business including but not limited to Tax, Wealth, Funding etc
• Be responsible for leading tenders and client facing presentations
• Identify and manage audit risks, implementing effective mitigation strategies as required
• Continuously improve audit methodologies and practices to ensure compliance and excellence as default
• Actively work on promoting your own brand and the Sedulo brand

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Qualified in either ACCA, ACA with substantial experience within a practice environment or industry equivalent
• Must hold RI status and be registered with the FRC
• Previous experience at Audit Director level or above
• Must be technically strong with experience in FRS102 and IFRS/SORP and can plan and lead an audit throughout its entirety
• Proven client management and strong business development skills
• Proven experience of managing/leading audit teams

What we offer

• A company mantra of having fun together, getting results together and giving back together
• A bespoke training and development plan with the opportunity to expand and diversify your skills
• 26 days holiday, company pension scheme, health care plan, cycle to work scheme, death in service benefits and access to our in house Wealth Planning and Mortgage departments
• Smart working and agile working hours including the ability to work remotely for up to 20% of your contracted time
• Ability to work away from home remotely for up to 4 weeks per year, great for extending a trip to see family or making the most of warmer climates
• All expenses paid annual social trip overseas

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