Senior Audit Director/Partner, Hybrid & Benefits

Dains; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25-30 days leave

Greener car scheme

Hybrid work options

Flexible benefits

Holiday trading

Job summary

Dains is seeking an Audit Director/Partner in Birmingham to lead the audit practice and own a significant client portfolio. You will drive delivery of high-quality audit services, shape growth strategy, and mentor Audit Managers and teams.

You will build senior client relationships, provide commercial insights, manage risk and ensure compliance with professional standards while collaborating across the firm to deliver a seamless client experience.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• RI status or working towards gaining RI.
• Significant experience at Senior Manager, Director or equivalent level.
• Extensive audit and assurance experience across varied client portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Experience managing, developing and motivating high-performing teams.
• Commercial mindset with a desire to contribute to business growth.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of audit clients across sectors, delivering high-quality audit and assurance services.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients with commercial and strategic insight.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying growth opportunities.
• Leading, coaching and developing Audit Managers and wider team members.
• Taking responsibility for audit quality, risk management and compliance with professional standards.
• Supporting business development activities, including networking, tenders and proposals.
• Collaborating with teams across the wider business for a seamless client experience.
• Contributing to the growth and strategic direction of the Audit service line.

Skills

ACA/ACCA

RI status

Senior Manager/Director

Audit & assurance

Client relationship

Team leadership

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Dains is seeking an Audit Director/Partner in Birmingham to lead the audit practice and own a significant client portfolio. You will drive delivery of high-quality audit services, shape growth strategy, and mentor Audit Managers and teams.

You will build senior client relationships, provide commercial insights, manage risk and ensure compliance with professional standards while collaborating across the firm to deliver a seamless client experience.