Peterborough
Peterborough, United Kingdom | Posted on 10/06/2025 Full-time | Hybrid & Flexible Working Options Tired of hearing "next year" every time you ask about a promotion? Still leading audit teams with ease, spotting process improvements before they’re even discussed, and wondering when someone will actually listen? If you’re an experienced audit leader from a top 50 firm who’s ready to shape strategy, influence change, and lead with impact, this role could be exactly what you’ve been waiting for. We are working with a Top ranked accountancy practice to recruit an Audit Director. This is more than just another leadership role, it’s your chance to be a core part of the firm’s future. • Oversee audits from planning through completion, ensuring full compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and ISAs, • Drive audit quality and streamline processes — your ideas will actually be heard., • Step in as a technical expert when complex issues arise., • Be the go-to advisor for a diverse portfolio of mainly SME clients, • Offer commercial insights that go beyond compliance, • Build relationships that last — clients trust you, and you’ll earn it, • Lead and mentor a talented audit team, • Allocate resources strategically to deliver quality work, on time, • Promote knowledge sharing and technical excellence across the department, • Monitor performance metrics like fee growth, utilisation, and recoveries, • Ensure risk and compliance frameworks are rock-solid, • Work cross-functionally to deliver joined-up, full-service solutions, • Spot opportunities to grow audit services, • Be part of shaping the firm's direction. Your voice matters here, • ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification, • Deep technical expertise in UK auditing standards (UK GAAP, IFRS, ISAs), • Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop teams, • Strong communication and client management skills, • Experience working with a varied client base, especially SMEs, • Previous experience at a top 50 accountancy firm, • Competitive salary tailored to your experience, • 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, • Life assurance, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), • Benefits platform with high-street discounts, • Ongoing leadership development and career progression, • A collaborative, down-to-earth culture that embraces flexibility #J-18808-Ljbffr