Audit Director in Bristol - JWH recruitment

Location: Bristol– Hybrid Working Available

Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience

This is an exciting opportunity to join a top 10 accountancy practice, known for its national reach and local client service. This forward-thinking firm provides a full suite of audit, accountancy, and advisory services to a wide client base across various industries. With a strong emphasis on career progression, inclusivity, and flexible working, the firm offers a clear pathway to partnership and beyond.

• Lead a portfolio of large and technically complex audit clients, delivering high-quality services
• Act as a trusted adviser to owner-managed businesses, offering commercial and personal financial guidance
• Oversee the end-to-end audit process, including planning, budgeting, execution, and completion
• Analyse complex business situations, identifying key risks and presenting practical solutions
• Allocate work effectively and maintain a high standard of client service delivery across the team
• Develop and implement audit strategy, aligning with wider firm objectives
• Manage, mentor, and develop audit team members to ensure skills growth and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to business development and growth by building strong internal and external relationships

• ACA/ACCA/CA qualified (or equivalent)
• Extensive audit experience, ideally with exposure to a variety of sectors and client sizes
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Proven experience managing a large audit portfolio and leading client engagements
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities
• Commercially minded with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify new opportunities within existing client bases and support business growth strategies

Financial & Lifestyle:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme
• Tech and home purchase schemes
• Holiday buy/sell options
• Comprehensive travel insurance
• Employee discount platform

Health & Wellbeing:

• Private medical insurance
• Dental cover
• 24/7 GP access
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing support through EAP
• YuLife app with rewards for healthy living

Family & Leave Support:

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Shared parental leave
• Support for fertility treatment
• Birthday day off

Career Progression:

• Dedicated leadership development pathways
• Structured mentoring and coaching
• Access to learning platforms and CPD
• Regular career reviews and partnership pathways