Senior Audit Director - Hybrid Growth & Strategy Lead

Are you an experienced audit professional ready to step into a senior leadership role? Do you want to lead a dynamic audit team within a respected and forward-thinking accountancy firm? This is a fantastic opportunity for an Audit Director to join a growing and ambitious firm in Manchester.

You’ll play a leading role in managing a diverse audit portfolio, developing client relationships, and shaping the strategic direction of the firm’s audit and assurance offering across the North West.

The Role

As Audit Director, you’ll lead the delivery of high-quality audit services, managing complex client assignments and ensuring technical excellence across the department. You’ll work closely with Partners to drive business growth, mentor a talented team, and uphold the firm’s reputation for exceptional client service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing multiple audit engagements, from planning through to completion
• Acting as the main point of contact for key audit clients, providing tailored advice and insight
• Overseeing audit quality and ensuring compliance with ISAs, UK GAAP, and ethical standards
• Managing, mentoring, and developing senior audit staff to ensure technical excellence
• Collaborating with Partners and other senior leaders to grow the firm’s audit portfolio
• Playing an active role in business development and tendering for new audit opportunities
• Reviewing audit methodologies and contributing to the firm’s technical and quality framework
• Ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget
• Staying up to date with developments in audit regulation and financial reporting standards

About You

You’ll be a technically strong, commercially minded, and people-focused professional with a passion for leadership and client service. You will:

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience
• Have extensive experience managing audits within an accountancy practice
• Be confident leading audit teams and overseeing large, complex engagements
• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of UK audit standards and financial reporting
• Possess excellent communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills
• Be commercially aware, identifying opportunities to add value to client relationships
• Have experience in managing and mentoring staff, fostering growth and engagement
• Be proactive, strategic, and comfortable operating at a senior leadership level

Experience working with a broad range of clients — from SMEs and owner-managed businesses to larger corporate groups — will be highly regarded.

The Firm

This long-established and respected accountancy firm provides a full suite of audit, accounting, tax, and advisory services to businesses across the UK. Known for its client-focused approach and strong professional values, the firm combines technical excellence with an approachable, people-first culture. You’ll join a collaborative and supportive leadership team that values innovation, quality, and career development. The firm offers modern systems, a flexible working environment, and genuine opportunities for progression to Partner level for high-performing individuals.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and senior-level benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• A leadership role with autonomy and strategic influence
• Exposure to complex and varied audit assignments across multiple sectors
• Ongoing professional development and CPD support
• Clear progression route to Partner
• Supportive, forward-thinking culture with a focus on collaboration and excellence

The Opportunity

This is a senior leadership opportunity offering genuine influence, autonomy, and long-term career potential. You’ll play a pivotal role in driving the audit strategy, developing your team, and delivering high-quality outcomes for clients. If you’re a technically strong audit professional with the ambition to lead, grow, and make an impact, this role provides the platform to shape your future within a respected regional firm.