- Permanent
- Sleaford
- 100,000 - £140,000 GBP / Year
- Salary: £100,000 - £140,000
Audit Director
Are you an experienced audit leader looking for a senior role where you can influence strategy, develop a high-performing team, and make a real impact?
Do you want to join a respected regional accountancy practice that values quality, collaboration, and long-term professional growth?
This is a superb opportunity for an Audit Director to join a forward-thinking and well-established firm in Sleaford. You’ll oversee a varied audit portfolio, lead and mentor a talented team, and play a key part in shaping the future direction of the firm’s audit offering.
The Role
As Audit Director, you will take a hands-on leadership role across audit delivery, operations, and strategic planning.
- Leading audit engagements from planning through to completion, ensuring high standards of technical accuracy
- Acting as a trusted senior adviser to a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors
- Developing, coaching, and managing audit managers, seniors, and trainees
- Overseeing workflow planning, resource allocation, and departmental performance
- Supporting senior leadership with business development, networking, and tender presentations
- Driving improvements to audit processes, methodologies, and quality standards
- Providing strategic input into the audit department’s growth and future direction
- Building and strengthening long-term client and stakeholder relationships
This is a highly influential leadership role with real scope to make your mark.
About You
You’re a senior audit professional with strong technical ability, excellent communication skills, and proven leadership experience.
You will:
- Be ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), with extensive experience in UK practice
- Have a strong track record managing complex audit engagements
- Demonstrate excellent technical knowledge of FRS 102 and auditing standards
- Bring strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide strategic insight
- Be confident leading teams, developing talent, and motivating others
- Possess exceptional organisational and project management skills
- Be proactive, collaborative, and comfortable contributing to firm-wide strategy
This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Audit Manager seeking progression or a current Director looking for a new challenge.
The Firm
You will be joining a long-established regional accountancy and advisory firm with a strong reputation across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands. The firm supports a wide range of clients—from owner-managed businesses and charities to growing corporate groups—offering a broad and stimulating portfolio.
With a culture centred on collaboration, development, and innovation, the firm provides a modern working environment where senior professionals can thrive. Staff are supported with flexible working, ongoing training, and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the firm’s future.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive Director-level salary and benefits
- Hybrid working and flexible office hours
- Private medical cover, enhanced pension, and wellbeing initiatives
- Ongoing leadership development and technical training
- Clear long-term progression pathways
- Supportive, people-focused, and collaborative culture
The Opportunity
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Audit Director to step into a strategic leadership role within a respected and progressive accountancy practice. If you want to lead a motivated team, influence firm-wide strategy, and enjoy real autonomy, this could be the perfect move.
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About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd
Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.
Call Public Practice Recruitment Ltd today on 0333 577 7787 to discover how we can support you.
Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new accountancy jobs in Sleaford and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.
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