Audit Associate Director
Do you see yourself as a future leader within Audit, working with a mixed client base across the SME market while playing a key role in developing both clients and people? Then this opportunity with a highly regarded Top 50 firm could be the right next step.
A leading Top 50 Practice is looking to appoint an Associate Director into their London office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Audit professional who wants to take on a broader leadership role, combining portfolio responsibility, team development and close Partner interaction. With a varied client base spanning sectors including FMCG, Retail and Media, this role offers the chance to work on engaging assignments while continuing to build your profile internally and externally. The firm has a strong reputation for investing in its people, and the Partners are genuinely hands-on when it comes to mentoring and progression.
Responsibilities:
As an Audit Associate Director, you will…
- Take ownership of a portfolio of SME audit clients, acting as a key senior contact and trusted adviser
- Lead the delivery of risk-based audit assignments, overseeing quality, budgets, timelines and client service
- Review statutory accounts, management letters and other key deliverables, ensuring a high technical standard throughout
- Manage, coach and develop junior team members, while supporting Managers and working closely with Partners on wider team objectives
- Contribute to the growth of the firm through identifying added-value opportunities, strengthening client relationships and supporting business development activity
Requirements
As an Audit Associate Director, you will need…
- ACA or ACCA qualification
- Strong experience managing and reviewing audits for SME clients, typically with turnovers in the £10m–£50m range
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships and take ownership of a portfolio
- Experience using data analytics within audit engagements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the credibility to engage confidently with both clients and senior stakeholders
As an Audit Associate Director, you will get…
- Hybrid working, with 3 days per week in the office
- Flexible working hours around core business hours
- Health insurance
- Season ticket loan
- Genuine opportunity to progress further within a supportive and ambitious leadership team
Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.
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