Audit Director

Audit Director Are you an experienced audit leader seeking a role that offers influence, autonomy, and the opportunity to shape the future of a well-respected regional practice? Do you want to work with a diverse and high-quality client base while contributing to firmwide strategy and growth? This is an exceptional opportunity for an Audit Director to join a progressive and established accountancy practice in Lincoln. You’ll lead complex audit work, support the development of the audit function, and play an instrumental role in steering the firm’s strategic direction. The Role As Audit Director, you will oversee a busy and varied audit portfolio while driving technical excellence and supporting the leadership team with long-term planning. Key responsibilities include: Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring consistent high quality Acting as a trusted advisor to key clients, providing commercial insight and strategic recommendations Ensuring compliance with professional standards, quality control processes, and regulatory requirements Managing and mentoring audit managers, seniors, and trainees to support team development Overseeing workload planning, team performance, and departmental resource allocation Leading client tenders, proposals, and onboarding processes Supporting firmwide initiatives, contributing to business development, and identifying growth opportunities Influencing audit strategy, innovation, and continuous improvement across the division This is a senior leadership role offering genuine influence and visibility across the practice. About You You are a confident and accomplished audit professional with strong leadership experience and the ambition to contribute at a senior level. You will: Be ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with extensive audit experience within UK practice Have a strong technical background with excellent knowledge of FRS 102 and auditing standards Demonstrate proven experience managing large and complex audit engagements Be an influential communicator able to build strong relationships with clients and senior stakeholders Possess strong organisational and project management skills Have experience developing and coaching audit staff across all levels Bring commercial awareness and the confidence to contribute to strategic planning Be proactive, motivated, and comfortable operating at senior management or director level The Firm You’ll be joining a respected regional accountancy and advisory practice with deep roots across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands. The firm enjoys an excellent reputation for technical quality, long-term client relationships, and a collaborative culture. With a diverse portfolio of SMEs, owner-managed businesses, charities, and group companies, the firm offers a stimulating mix of work and a modern, forward-thinking environment. Senior leaders are accessible, supportive, and committed to developing future directors and partners. What’s on Offer Competitive Director-level salary and benefits Hybrid working and flexible arrangements Enhanced pension, private medical, and wellbeing initiatives Strong CPD support and leadership development opportunities Clear pathway for future progression for ambitious individuals A collaborative, people-first working culture with modern systems and processes The Opportunity This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Audit Director seeking a role with genuine impact and long-term progression. You’ll take on strategic responsibility, lead major client relationships, and be a key part of a growing and well-regarded audit team. If you’re looking for a leadership role where your ideas and expertise will shape the future of the audit function, this could be your ideal next move. Not interested in this role, but want to see what else we’re advertising? Then you can search for plenty of other Audit Director jobs here. 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 Lincoln and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role. Call us for a confidential chat on 0333 577 7787 or upload your CV here . #J-18808-Ljbffr