At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead audit teams, manage client relationships, and ensure high-quality audits.
- Company: Respected accountancy practice with a people-focused culture in Bury St Edmunds.
- Benefits: Flexible working, private medical insurance, enhanced pension, and career development support.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
- Why this job: Join a growing firm with a clear path to Partnership and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: ACA/ACCA qualified with extensive audit leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
A well-respected and growing accountancy practice based in Bury St Edmunds is looking to appoint an Audit Director to strengthen its senior management team. The firm has a proud reputation for technical excellence and a people-focused culture, supporting a broad client base of ambitious SMEs and established regional businesses. With continued growth and a clear focus on succession planning, this role offers genuine long-term progression to Partner for the right individual.
As Audit Director, you’ll oversee a substantial audit portfolio, manage client relationships, and lead an experienced team. You’ll ensure audits are delivered to the highest standard while supporting the firm’s broader commercial and strategic objectives. This is an ideal role for a technically strong, people-focused leader who enjoys mentoring others and driving success across an audit function.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage and review audit assignments across varied industry sectors
- Develop strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted business adviser
- Oversee technical standards, compliance, and quality within the audit team
- Contribute to firm-wide planning, budgeting, and business development
- Lead and inspire a growing team, fostering continuous learning and development
About You
You will:
- Be ACA/ACCA qualified with extensive audit leadership experience
- Be skilled in managing complex audits and leading teams in practice
- Have excellent communication and client relationship management skills
- Be commercially aware and confident in contributing to strategic discussions
- Be motivated by progression and opportunity to move towards Partnership
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid working model
- Private medical insurance and enhanced pension scheme
- Supportive culture that values career development
- Realistic, structured route to Partnership
Audit Director in Suffolk employer: Public Practice Recruitment
This well-respected accountancy practice in Bury St Edmunds is an excellent employer, offering a supportive culture that prioritises career development and progression. With a flexible hybrid working model, private medical insurance, and a structured route to Partnership, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to the firm's commitment to technical excellence and client success.
Contact Details:
Public Practice Recruitment Recruitment Team
