Audit Director

Newcastle upon Tyne Permanent £70,000 - £90,000 per year View Job Description
I am looking to speak with RI's in Newcastle to discuss a new Director opportunity. The successful candidate will help to lead the audit practice, oversee client portfolios, and drive service excellence while maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting business growth.
  • A range of flexible benefits
  • Clear pathway to Partner

About Our Client

This accountancy practice is a well-established business advisory firm based in the North East of England. With several decades of experience serving clients, they've built a strong reputation for providing comprehensive accounting, tax, corporate finance, and business advisory services.

The firm employs a team of approximately 130 professionals across various service lines, including audit, accounting, tax, payroll, and corporate finance. They primarily serve SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and growing enterprises across various sectors including manufacturing, technology, construction, and professional services.

Job Description

  • Serve as a Responsible Individual (RI) signing off on audit reports and taking ultimate responsibility for audit quality
  • Lead, manage, and develop the audit team, providing technical direction and mentorship
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships at senior stakeholder level
  • Oversee complex audit engagements from planning through to completion
  • Ensure all audit work complies with relevant regulatory standards, firm methodologies, and quality control procedures
  • Identify and manage audit risks effectively
  • Drive business development initiatives and contribute to practice growth
  • Collaborate with partners and other service lines to deliver integrated solutions
  • Stay current with evolving audit regulations, standards, and industry trends
  • Contribute to the strategic direction of the audit practice

The Successful Applicant

  • ACA/ACCA qualified with current RI status
  • Minimum 8+ years post-qualification experience in audit, including 3+ years at senior management level
  • Proven track record of managing diverse audit portfolios and complex engagements
  • Excellent technical knowledge of UK GAAP
  • Strong understanding of current regulatory requirements and audit quality frameworks
  • Demonstrable experience in business development and client relationship management
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Commercial awareness and strategic thinking capabilities



What's on Offer

Private medical insurance
Health cash plan
Employee assistance programme
Permanent health insurance
Wellness benefits, including corporate rates at a nearby gym
Complimentary parking
25 days annual leave with opportunities to buy and accrue more
Life assurance coverage (4x salary)

Contact
Katie Baxter (nee Carew)
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6728719
Phone number
+44 161 829 0439

Job summary

Job function
Audit & Advisory
Subsector
Practice (Audit) & Assurance
Sector
Business Services
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Katie Baxter (nee Carew)
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0439
Job reference
JN-042025-6728719