Audit Partner

Audit 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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