Audit Partner Designate

Audit Partner Designate Job Vacancy

Are you an Audit Senior Manager looking to advance your career to the highest level with an established and well-regarded independent firm of accountants that we represent on a retained basis?

Does a market-beating rewards package, hybrid working and the opportunity to shape the future of audit services and maintain client relationships in both audit and accounts in practice sound attractive to you?

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be representing this brilliant firm tasked with finding an Audit Partner Designate in Hereford to join their growing team.

As such, we are inviting any high calibre ACCA/ACA qualified accountants with significant audit experience at the most senior level to get in touch for a 100% confidential discussion.

In addition to first-class attention to detail and audit focused skills, we’d be pleased to hear from accountants who have RI status or are keen to obtain it, would enjoy becoming part of the business development and pitching team and are comfortable nurturing superb and loyal client relationships.

The firm’s audit portfolio is c. £0.5 million with turnovers up to c. £100 million. Consisting of OMBs, entrepreneurs, overseas parent companies and subsidiaries in varied sectors including NFPs, charities, manufacturing, online services and much more.

This Audit Partner Designate job in Hereford presents a huge opportunity for an exceptionally talented audit accountant with great all-round experience, ambition, leadership qualities and the ability to drive the firm forward into a new generation of accountancy.The pathway of progression to partnership is clearly laid out and the right accountant will achieve it quickly.

At this level, we understand that you will expect total discretion when it comes to learning more and we want to assure you that we provide this as an absolute guarantee.

What are we looking for?

• ACA, ACCA or CA qualified.
• RI status is desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in leading an Audit team.
• Technically proficient with close attention to detail.
• A can-do attitude to problem-solving.
• Leadership and management experience.
• Excellent communication and advisory skills.
• Demonstrable experience in winning and developing new and established clients.
• An appetite to proactively grow the business and be involved with strategic and marketing processes in line with this goal.
• The foresight and confidence to provide proactive advice to clients and discuss opportunities with partners.
• A strong leader and team player that encourages and motivates others.
• Self-motivated with the ability to produce work in a timely manner.
• A strategic, creative and analytical thinker.
• A strong relationship builder with the ability to develop new business opportunities.
• Ambitious and career oriented.
• An existing client portfolio in this area would be a distinct advantage.

Job Purpose

• Leading a team of accountants at an established and thriving firm of national accountants.
• Working together with the other Partners, managing the audit section of the business overseeing the planning and completion of audit for the firm’s extensive client portfolio.
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure that clients receive the benefit of all business services.
• Working closely with other departments to ensure client deadlines and requirements are met.
• Providing training and development for colleagues and team members.
• Representing the company at networking and business events, identifying new business opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to introduce and cross-sell company services to new and existing clients.
• Use a commercial mindset to strategically drive the audit offering and promote the audit capabilities with other team members.

About the Employer

This firm is a well regarded provider of a accounting, audit and tax services in Hereford and have a significant regional presence.

With a staff total of approximately 30, 12 of whom are in the audit team, this firm offers a flexible approach to work and is proud to offer hybrid working options that allow their staff to maintain an excellent work life balance.

They aspire to build long term relationships and understand that a loyal workforce makes that more likely and therefore retaining their staff with great rewards and values is a priority for the firm.

What’s on offer?

• £80,000 - £120,000 per annum
• Defined route for career progression
• Full time, permanent role
• Generous pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Inclusive and rewarding working environment.

About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely inaccountancy recruitment,Public Practice Recruitment Ltdregularly has new accountancy jobs aross the UK and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.