Audit Director
Route to Partnership | Top 10 UK Firm
£80,000 – £125,000 + Benefits
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Are you an experienced Audit leader looking for your next step into a Director-level role with a defined pathway to Partnership? Or already at Director level but looking for a new opportunity?
We’re working with a top 10 UK accountancy and advisory firm, to recruit an Audit Director for their West Midlands team based in Wolverhampton.
Role
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing practice as an Audit Director, where you’ll lead a diverse portfolio of large and complex clients, mentor and develop a high-performing audit team, and take ownership of key client relationships.
As part of the senior leadership team, you’ll be a trusted adviser to business owners and play a central role in shaping the strategic direction of the region.
Duties will include:
Leading on technically complex audits across a broad range of industries
Providing expert business and financial advice to owner-managers
Taking full ownership of client relationships and delivery standards
Managing the complete audit process – from planning and budgeting to final delivery
Coaching, developing, and mentoring a team of qualified and part-qualified auditors
Supporting business development and contributing to the firm’s growth strategy
Requirements
ACA / ACCA / CA qualified (or equivalent)
Proven track record at Senior Manager / Director level within audit
Confident managing a large and varied portfolio of audit clients
Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
Commercially aware, client-focused, and ready to step into partnership
Inspirational leader with experience developing and mentoring teams
Benefits
Top 10 UK firm with clear structure and progression plan
Defined route to Partnership
Dynamic and collaborative leadership team
Opportunity to make a significant regional impact
Competitive salary up to £125,000
Birthday leave, Life Assurance (4 x salary), enhanced parental family leave, employee assistance programme (24hr confidential support with for example, bereavement, relationships, moving house, etc.), flexible working/ hybrid etc.
This is more than just an Audit Director role – it’s a long-term leadership opportunity with genuine strategic input and future equity potential. If you're ready to make a move into a firm that invests in its people and values entrepreneurial leadership, this could be the right next step for you.
If you’re interested in something new and want to chat more, please call Safer Hand Solutions Ltd and ask for Hannah Kirk or apply for consideration.
Please note, Safer Hand Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we may only contact applicants directly who have been successfully shortlisted but may also contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies