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Accounts & Audit Director

Accounts & Audit Director

Hays Accountancy and Finance • England, London, London (Greater), England
24 days ago
Salary
£80,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Your new company
A progressive accountancy practice providing tailored support to businesses and individuals across accounts, tax, audit, and advisory services. The firm combines technical expertise with a proactive, client-focused approach to help organisations stay compliant and grow with confidence.

Having expanded through strategic acquisitions, the practice continues to strengthen its capabilities, broaden its sector reach, and enhance client service. With a focus on innovation and long-term relationships, it has built a strong reputation for reliability, insight, and results.
Your new role

My client is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join our growing accountancy practice, leading a diverse portfolio of audit and accounts clients while acting as a Responsible Individual (RI). This is a key leadership role with genuine progression potential for the right person.
You'll oversee a high‑performing team, take ownership of complex assignments, and play a central part in shaping the future of our audit offering. If you're looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your judgement trusted, and your career can accelerate, this is it.
What You'll Be Doing

  • Audit Leadership - Oversee and sign off statutory audits as an RI, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
  • Portfolio Management - Manage a varied portfolio of SME and mid‑market clients across multiple sectors.
  • Accounts Oversight - Review and finalise year‑end accounts, ensuring accuracy and high‑quality client delivery.
  • Team Development - Mentor, coach, and support managers and seniors, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Client Advisory - Provide strategic insights, technical guidance, and commercial recommendations to clients.
  • Practice Development - Contribute to business development, tendering, and strengthening client relationships.



What you'll need to succeed

  • Qualified ACA/ACCA with significant post‑qualification experience.
  • Current RI status.
  • Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, ISA standards, and audit regulation.
  • Proven experience managing audit and accounts teams within practice.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and client‑relationship skills.
  • A proactive mindset and the ambition to progress to Director level.



What you'll get in return

  • A supportive, collaborative culture where your expertise is recognised.
  • Hybrid working and flexibility.
  • Competitive salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits.
  • The chance to influence and modernise our audit function.



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.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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