At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a diverse portfolio of audit clients and support your team in complex areas.
- Company: A supportive firm focused on quality audit work and team development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, clear path to Partnership, and a collaborative environment.
- Other info: Genuine progression opportunities and accessible Partners for support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a varied client base with visible contributions.
- Qualifications: Qualified with significant audit experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 115000 £ per year.
This firm has been building its audit team with care and they are now at a point where they need a Director who can genuinely lead it. The role carries a real portfolio, a well-structured team beneath it, and Partners who are invested in making this hire work. The path to Partnership is clear and the firm has a track record of delivering it.
The Role
- Lead a portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors, including owner-managed businesses, corporate groups, and not-for-profit organisations.
- Take responsibility for technical quality and file review, supporting managers and seniors with complex areas of judgement.
- Contribute to business development and the growth of the audit portfolio, with support from Partners.
- Play an active part in the recruitment, development, and retention of the audit team.
- Work closely with Partners on succession planning and the longer-term development of the service line.
About You
- Qualified, with significant post-qualification experience in practice audit.
- Experienced at Director or Senior Manager level with a genuine audit portfolio and team leadership track record.
- Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, with the ability to advise clients and support your team.
- A calm, credible senior presence with the interpersonal skills to manage client relationships and develop your people.
Why This Role
The firm has invested consistently in its people and in the quality of its audit work. The client base is varied and technically interesting, the Partners are accessible, and this is a practice where your contribution is visible. The progression route from Director to Partner is genuine and well-supported.
Audit Director in Bristol employer: Lackie Search Partners
This well-respected local practice in Plymouth offers a supportive and close-knit work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have clear opportunities for progression from Senior to Manager, ensuring that your career growth is nurtured within a collaborative team. The firm’s varied client base and emphasis on meaningful client relationships make it an excellent place for professionals seeking a rewarding and impactful career in audit.
