Audit Associate Director

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a prestigious firm of Chartered Accountants in Cardiff? Crowe Watson Recruitment, known for their expertise in connecting top talent with leading firms, are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of this highly regarded practice. Offering flexible working, a company pension, and much more, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Audit professional to step into a pivotal leadership role.

As an Audit Associate Director, you will play a key role in managing and developing a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring the highest quality of service delivery. You will lead and mentor a talented team, fostering their growth and success while driving forward the firm’s strategic goals. Working closely with the Partners, you will be instrumental in identifying new business opportunities and shaping the future direction of the firm.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified audit professional with a proven track record of success within the UK practice environment. You will possess exceptional technical knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a firm that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency; references to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of audit clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and client expectations.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing strategic advice and insights.
• Supervise, mentor, and support the professional development of the audit team.
• Collaborate with Partners on business development initiatives and growth strategies.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements.

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Significant experience in audit within a professional practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing standards and regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills.
• Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment.