Privately Owned Business - Audit Director

ACCA Careers; Bristol; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent professional services firm is seeking an Audit Director for their Privately Owned Business team in Bristol. The role involves client service management, providing leadership in the audit team, and developing strategies for sustainable growth. Candidates should be ACA, ACCA, or CA qualified with robust experience in external audits and managing client relationships.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of leading external audits.
• Experience with diverse portfolio of audit clients.
• Experience at Director level looking to step up to Partner.

Responsibilities

• Leading the client service management team on audit strategy.
• Providing advice and leadership to the audit team.
• Identifying opportunities for new work.

Skills

Client relationship management

Technical expertise on UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CA qualified

Job description

Privately Owned Business - Audit Director

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Forvis Mazars is an engine for rapid and consistent career progression, offering individually designed career paths that help you pursue your interests, match your changing needs, and explore your true potential. We work with diverse, prestigious clients across a range of sectors and geographies, giving you the opportunity to constantly update and grow your skills for lifelong professional development.

At Forvis Mazars, we're agile enough to embrace change and deliver impact. So nothing is set in stone, and our people can truly influence the direction of the firm. We're constantly brainstorming ideas to improve the way we work, and enhance the solutions we offer. So you'll have a big say in the way your role and your team works.

In a rapidly changing business world, we also care about our industry and have long pressed for a debate on audit competition. We believe that companies and their shareholders alike deserve the benefits that increased competition can bring and are committed to playing an active role in shaping the future of audit.

About The Team

Due to strong growth and expansion, we are looking to recruit an Audit Director into our Privately Owned Business team in Bristol. Here you will support local and national partners to further develop and build this audit team, client offering and input into our wider strategy for sustainable growth. You will also work closely with clients and be committed to providing an exceptional audit service.

About The Role

• Leading the client service management team on the formulation of audit strategy and planning.
• Technical expert, providing advice and leadership to the audit team and client.
• Maintains control and stability under pressure whilst recognising the deadline or urgency.
• Presenting audit opinion summaries and any other reporting documents, including group reporting and audit committee papers.
• Identifying and capitalising on opportunities and prospects for new work.
  
  

What are we looking for?

• Holds significant experience of leading external audits managing a portfolio of clients and leading audit teams.
• ACA,ACCA,orCA qualified.
• Experience of controlling a diverse portfolio of audit clients across sectors
• Experience of working at Director level and looking to step up to Partner.
• Client relationship management experience.
• Up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS.
• Previous success of winning new business
  
  

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading international professional services firm delivering exceptional quality in audit, accounting, tax, financial advisory, outsourcing and consulting.

We are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action.

At Forvis Mazars, we celebrate individuality and thrive on teamwork. We give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self.

Our aim is to make the recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible - please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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