Audit Partner/Director – NI’s fastest growing firm

Overview

In this role you will lead the audit practice within a growing accountancy firm in Northern Ireland, shaping strategy and driving client service excellence. You will operate within a high-caliber leadership group, signing off audits and mentoring teams to deliver high-quality work for SME clients. The position emphasizes growth, network expansion, and maintaining top audit standards. This is a strategic, collaborative opportunity to influence the firm’s direction and reputation in the market.

Pay / Benefits

• Pension
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Bonuses
• Equity benefits for targets

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership: define and execute the audit practice vision in line with group goals
• Client focus: provide trusted, tailored guidance to SME clients
• Business growth: lead BD efforts to expand the audit practice and raise the firm’s profile
• Team development: mentor and develop high-performing audit teams
• Compliance & quality: ensure audit standards meet IFRS, UK GAAP, and regulatory requirements

Key requirements

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent with extensive post-qualification external audit experience
• RI status or ability to obtain RI and sign off audits independently
• Proven track record leading complex audit engagements for SME clients
• Experience managing and mentoring audit teams
• Deep understanding of IFRS, UK GAAP, and regulatory compliance
• Strong client relationship management and advisory skills
• Commercial acumen with history of contributing to business development

• leadership
• collaboration
• mentoring
• IFRS
• UK GAAP
• regulatory compliance

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