Audit Director

“Great leaders don’t set out to be a leader…they set out to make a difference. It’s never about the role – always about the goal.”— Lisa Haisha.

Sheridan Maine is seeking a forward-thinking and commercially driven Audit Director to join our accountancy firm. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and growing our Birmingham office.

This is a senior leadership position ideal for someone looking to make a tangible impact, drive business development, and inspire high-performing teams across accounting, audit, and advisory services.

Key Responsibilities for the Audit Director:

• Providing strategic leadership and overseeing service delivery across a varied portfolio of clients, including corporate, not-for-profit, and owner-managed businesses.
• Leading and developing a dynamic multi-disciplinary team across audit, tax, and advisory services.
• Collaborating with fellow Directors and Partners to shape the vision and growth strategy.
• Championing client service excellence, managing relationships, and identifying new service opportunities.
• Playing an active role in business development and representing the firm within the local business community.
• Contributing to internal innovation, operational improvements, and talent development across the wider firm.

The successful Audit Director should possess:

• Holds an ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification.
• Extensive leadership experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• An inspiring people manager with a track record of mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Confidence in client relationship management and winning new work.
• Genuine interest in contributing to a values-led and people-centric culture.
• 2+ years of experience in a UK practice.

What We Offer:

• 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and office closure during the festive season.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance and enhanced wellbeing benefits, including 24/7 GP access and counselling services.
• Discount and rewards platform with thousands of lifestyle perks.
• Engaged internal communities with regular events and knowledge-sharing.
• A clear, transparent pathway to Partnership for the right individual.

If you're ready to take on a new challenge and make a difference in a leading organisation, we want to hear from you! Please click on “apply” as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.