Audit Director

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An outstanding independent accountancy practice in Lancashire is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Audit Director to join its senior leadership team. This progressive and highly regarded firm has built a reputation for delivering exceptional audit, assurance, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including entrepreneurial SMEs, established corporates, and not for profit organisations. With a strong growth trajectory and a forward thinking culture, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact at director level.

Your new role As Audit Director, you will lead the audit function, overseeing a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors. Drive quality and efficiency in audit delivery, ensuring compliance with professional standards. Play a key role in business development, building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for growth. Mentor, develop, and inspire a high performing audit team, supporting their professional progression. Contribute to the firm's strategic direction as part of the senior leadership group. This is a really exciting role to join a firm that is growing and can offer a clear route to RI status.
What you'll need to succeed
What you'll need to succeed

• ACA/ACCA qualified with significant post qualification experience in audit leadership.
• Proven track record of managing complex audits and leading teams within a professional practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and auditing standards.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to win new work and grow client relationships.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills.

• A senior leadership role in a progressive, ambitious firm with a strong regional reputation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Genuine opportunity to progress to Partner level.
• Exposure to a diverse and interesting client base.
• A supportive, collaborative culture that values innovation and professional growth.