Audit Director

Are you an experienced auditor able to provide high-level oversight of a thriving audit team? This Audit Director job in Thetford is a fantastic opportunity for a high calibre candidate who can lead a team toward further success. We’re looking for someone adept at strategy and business development, ready to become part of a senior leadership team overseeing at the highest level, a busy, varied and interesting audit portfolio and a large audit team.

Job Purpose:

• Leading a team of auditors and overseeing an audit portfolio at an established and growing firm of accountants.
• Working alongside Partners to provide strategic insight into the audit workflow, resourcing and direction of travel.
• Reviewing and preparing audit work.
• Advising on various audit focused projects and problems.
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure clients are benefitting from all business services.
• Providing training and development for colleagues and team members.
• Representing the company at networking and business events, identifying new business opportunities.
• Identifying opportunities to introduce and cross-sell company services to new and existing clients.
• Setting an example as a hands-on Director.

About This Firm:

This well established firm of accountants is recognised as an employer of choice within the region for accountants at all levels. Enjoying stable growth, this reputable team is looking to strengthen its team with an ambitious auditor, offering a full suite of benefits and impressive professional development opportunities. Providing a wide range of financial support to clients across the country, and some internationally, this accountancy practice prides itself on delivering service excellence.

What’s On Offer:

• £100,000 to £140,000 per annum
• Full time, permanent position
• Hybrid working
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Continued professional development
• Enhanced company pension
• Generous annual leave
• Open and inclusive culture
• Team incentives

The Successful Candidate:

• ACA/ ACCA qualified with demonstrable experience within practice.
• Technically proficient, with extensive UK external audit experience.
• Strong leadership skills with good people management skills.
• Excellent communication and advisory skills.
• Sound attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Self-motivated and highly organised.
• A team player able to bring out the best in others.
• Constructive mentorship of junior team members.
• Confident in networking, representing the firm in a professional manner.