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Audit Director

Posted: 28/04/26
Recruiter:Hays
Reference:3102808080
Type:Permanent
Salary:£95,000 Annual
Location:Cardiff
Description: Audit Director - Hybrid - £95,000

Your new company
A leading, high-growth professional services firm is seeking an Audit Director to join its expanding UK audit practice. With a strong presence across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics, the firm is recognised as a top-ten accountancy provider and the largest specialist adviser to the SME market. Their culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and providing meaningful career opportunities across a wide office network.

Your new role
As Audit Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading and developing the audit function while acting as a trusted adviser to a diverse and sophisticated client base. You will oversee large and technically complex audit engagements, ensuring high standards of service delivery and technical compliance.Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading audit engagements for large, multifaceted and technically challenging clients.
  • Analysing complex business scenarios to identify key risks, priorities and areas where strategic insight can be added.
  • Acting as a trusted adviser to business owners, providing guidance on both commercial and personal matters.
  • Overseeing all aspects of client engagement, ensuring work is appropriately allocated and delivered to a consistently high standard.
  • Managing the full audit cycle including planning, budgets, resources, and timescales.
  • Providing leadership, coaching and mentoring to audit teams, supporting individual development and performance.
  • Supporting the wider audit leadership team in shaping best practice and driving continuous improvement.
What you'll need to succeed
  • ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Excellent working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
  • Proven experience managing a substantial and varied audit portfolio.
  • Strong track record of auditing across a range of industries.
  • Demonstrable capability in leading, coaching and motivating teams.
  • Strong analytical ability with a commercial, solutions-focused mindset.
  • Professional credibility and the ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
What you'll get in return
  • Salary of £95,000
  • Hybrid working model
  • Enhanced flexible working options
  • Birthday leave
  • Professional subscription support
  • Wide-ranging benefits package
  • Access to comprehensive rewards and wellbeing offering
What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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