Audit Director

Full time The Skills Coalition United Kingdom

Posted On 10/06/2025

Work Experience 5-10 years

Accounting

85000

City Peterborough

Province Cambridgeshire

Postal Code PE1

Audit Director

Location: Peterborough or Nottingham

Full-time Hybrid & Flexible Working Options

Tired of hearing "next year" every time you ask about a promotion?

Still leading audit teams with ease, spotting process improvements before they're even discussed, and wondering when someone will actually listen ?

If you're an experienced audit leader from a top 50 firm who's ready to shape strategy, influence change, and lead with impact, this role could be exactly what you've been waiting for.

We are working with a Top ranked accountancy practice to recruit anAudit Director. This is more than just another leadership role, it's your chance to be a core part of the firm's future.

What You'll Be Doing

Audit Leadership

• Oversee audits from planning through completion, ensuring full compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and ISAs
  
• Drive audit quality and streamline processes - your ideas will actually be heard.
  
• Step in as a technical expert when complex issues arise.
  

Client Partnerships

• Be the go-to advisor for a diverse portfolio of mainly SME clients
  
• Offer commercial insights that go beyond compliance
  
• Build relationships that last - clients trust you, and you'll earn it
  

Team Development & Coaching

• Lead and mentor a talented audit team
  
• Allocate resources strategically to deliver quality work, on time
  
• Promote knowledge sharing and technical excellence across the department
  

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Monitor performance metrics like fee growth, utilisation, and recoveries
  
• Ensure risk and compliance frameworks are rock-solid
  
• Work cross-functionally to deliver joined-up, full-service solutions
  

Business Growth

• Spot opportunities to grow audit services
  
• Be part of shaping the firm's direction. Your voice matters here
  

What You'll Bring

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
  
• Deep technical expertise in UK auditing standards (UK GAAP, IFRS, ISAs)
  
• Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop teams
  
• Strong communication and client management skills
  
• Experience working with a varied client base, especially SMEs
  
• Previous experience at a top 50 accountancy firm
  

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary tailored to your experience
  
• 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays
  
• Life assurance
  
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  
• Benefits platform with high-street discounts
  
• Ongoing leadership development and career progression
  
• A collaborative, down-to-earth culture that embraces flexibility
  

Ready to lead, shape, and be heard?

If you're ready to step into a role where your ideas matter, your leadership is valued, and your future is clear, apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat.