Full job descriptionAudit Partner – Newcastle
Newcastle | Full-Time | Hybrid & Flexible Working | Competitive Salary + Benefits
Keywords: Audit Partner, Audit Director, Audit RI, Audit Partner Designate, External Audit, Audit & Assurance, ACA, ACCA, RI, Accountancy Practice, SME, Mid-Market, Newcastle
We’re recruiting an experienced Audit Partner or Audit Director ready to step up to join a growing accountancy practice in Newcastle.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional looking to take ownership of a portfolio, develop new business and play a key role in the continued growth of the firm’s audit practice.
You’ll work with a diverse portfolio of SMEs, owner-managed businesses and larger groups, delivering high-quality audit services while building long-term client relationships.


Key Responsibilities

* Lead and oversee a portfolio of audit engagements from planning through to completion
* Deliver high-quality audit and assurance services across a varied client base
* Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients
* Identify and develop new business opportunities
* Support the growth and development of the firm’s audit offering
* Provide technical leadership across audit engagements
* Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS and relevant auditing standards
* Mentor, develop and lead audit teams
* Work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders across the wider business
* Contribute to the firm’s wider strategic and commercial objectives


About You

*ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified
* Significant post-qualification experience within external audit
* Proven experience managing and developing client relationships
* Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and auditing standards
* Previous experience at Audit Manager, Senior Manager, Director or Partner level
* RI status would be highly advantageous, or you should be on track to obtain RI status
* Strong commercial awareness and business development ability
* Excellent leadership and communication skills
* Confident working with SMEs, mid-market businesses and larger groups
* Ambitious, proactive and keen to contribute to the continued growth of the practice


What’s on Offer

*Hybrid and flexible working
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Partnership or Partner-track opportunity
* Significant client and business development responsibility
* Opportunity to shape and grow the audit practice
* Exposure to a diverse and entrepreneurial client base
* Leadership and team development opportunities
* Clear long-term career progression
* Supportive and collaborative working environment


Location

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
Commutable from Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, Hexham, North Shields, South Shields and surrounding areas.
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