Hybrid Audit Partner

at Sumer

• Job title: Audit Partner
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Southampton, United Kingdom

About the role

• Audit Partner at Carpenter Box, focusing on corporate audit growth and client relationships in Southampton. Collaborating with leadership to ensure high standards of audit quality and client service.

Responsibilities

• You will collaborate with senior leadership colleagues in leading and continuing the growth of our corporate audit offering.
• Relationships are key, so building and maintaining these with key stakeholders in mid-market and large corporates is crucial, becoming a go-to advisor on audit, financial reporting, and risk management.
• Oversee and deliver high-quality audit services, ensuring technical compliance.
• Drive business development, actively identifying and converting opportunities to grow the firm's footprint in the market.
• Lead and mentor audit teams, promoting a high-performance culture and supporting the development of others within the firm.
• Ensure quality and compliance across all audit engagements in line with regulatory standards and firm-wide policies.
• Optimise project delivery, managing large-scale audits to ensure efficiency, profitability, and high levels of client satisfaction.
• Contribute to strategic planning, playing a key role in the evolution of the firm’s audit strategy with a specific focus on large corporates.
• Act as a brand ambassador, representing the firm at industry and networking events to enhance our visibility in the market.

Requirements

• You will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with significant post-qualified experience in a senior audit leadership role.
• Demonstrable success in winning and delivering audit engagements for large and complex clients.
• Proven experience of specialising within commercial audits.
• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to interpret and apply complex accounting and auditing standards.
• A strategic mindset with the drive to help shape and grow a practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop teams.

Benefits

• At Sumer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, not just as buzzwords, but as the heartbeat of our team. Our recruitment practices reflect this commitment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We prioritise creating an environment where every candidate feels respected and supported throughout the hiring process.
• **Everyone is unique and we understand that each individual may have distinct needs to showcase their best selves during interviews. Our commitment is to offer personalised support for all.