Audit Director

Audit Director / Audit & Accounts Director / PA to Audit Partner

McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a fast growing Regional Accountancy Firm with 15 partners and 100+ staff who are looking for an Audit Director / PA to Audit Partner to join their growing team in Berkshire. Reporting to one of the Senior Partners, you will be responsible for helping manage the Partners portfolio of OMBs/SMEs including Limited Companies, PE-backed firms and Partnerships (typically up to £150m turnover) and managing a team of 3/4 Managers and the wider Audit teams. Key deliverables for the position include:

• Reviewing complex client accounts & financial statements prepared by Qualified staff for client sign-off
• Ensuring all Audit assignments comply with UK Accounting Standards and internal policies & procedures
• Managing the Partners client portfolio which includes complex audits, staff planning, presenting final audit files/close-out meetings with clients at ‘C’ suite level
• Planning special project assignments, ownership of agreed budgets and ensuring the teams meet client deadlines.
• Setting objectives and completing appraisals for Audit staff, including future staff growth planning for the office
• Engaging with new clients and business development activities to help grow the firm across the Thames Valley area
• Alongside the Audit Partner, being a point of contact for major clients at CFO/CEO level
• Ensuring all work across the office is carried out profitably & on a timely basis in accordance with the firm’s standards
• Attending weekly meetings with the Partner to discuss future growth strategy, staff planning, business development/marketing etc
• Promoting other service lines within the firm and attending external business seminars and events as required

To be considered for the Audit/Audit & Accounts Director role you should be a Qualified ACA or Qualified ACCA Accountant with comprehensive External Audit experience, strong staff management and business growth skills. They are looking for ambitious, entrepreneurial, strategic and highly-driven personality traits, someone who can help drive revenues significantly within the next 2-5 years. On offer is a base salary up to £100,000 + benefits to include company pension, healthcare, 25 days holidays and flexible/WFH benefits. To apply for the position or for more information please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at View email address on mcginnisloy.com. com

For other opportunities in Finance / Accounting or Professional Services within London and the Thames Valley region, please visit our website. McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act