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Are you an accomplished audit professional seeking a senior leadership opportunity in Southend-on-Sea?
Looking to lead a thriving audit department within a dynamic and ambitious accountancy practice?
This Audit Director job in Southend presents an incredible chance to oversee a diverse client portfolio, mentor a talented audit team, and drive the firm’s strategic growth and success.
If you're a commercially astute, technically proficient professional ready to take on a key leadership role, this opportunity could be your next big career move.
Take the first step by applying for this Audit Director job in Southend today!
Role Responsibilities
As Audit Director, you will:
- Manage a portfolio of audit clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery and compliance
- Review and sign off audit reports, with RI status being advantageous but not mandatory
- Provide strong leadership to the audit team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration
- Partner with the leadership team to execute the firm’s strategic objectives
- Build and nurture long-standing client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor
- Lead business development initiatives to grow the firm’s client base and services
- Stay updated on regulatory changes to ensure firm-wide compliance
About the Firm
This Southend-on-Sea-based accountancy practice is celebrated for its dedication to client service, innovation, and professional development. With a loyal client base and a supportive, forward-thinking environment, this is the perfect place for ambitious professionals to excel and make a tangible impact.
What’s On Offer
- £100,000 to £140,000 per annum
- Full time, permanent role
- Flexible working
- Company pension
- Route to equity
- Generous annual leave
- Professional development opportunities
- Regular social events
- Wellbeing support
- A supportive working environment
- Inclusive company values
- Plus more
The Successful Applicant
The ideal candidate will:
- Be ACA or ACCA qualified with substantial experience in senior audit roles within UK practice
- Have a proven track record in managing client portfolios and delivering audit services
- Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of audit processes and regulations
- Possess excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop others
- Be commercially minded, capable of identifying growth opportunities
- Have exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
- Be a strategic thinker, ready to contribute to the firm’s long-term success
Ready to take your career to the next level?
This Audit Director job in Southend offers a unique opportunity for an ambitious audit professional to step into a senior leadership role within a respected firm.
With the chance to shape the future of the audit department and lead a talented team, this is an exciting next step for your career.
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 in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new accountancy jobs in Southend and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.
