Audit Partner - Not for Profit/Public Sector

Bishop Fleming LLP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Birmingham is seeking an Audit Partner to join their not-for-profit and public sector audit team. This pivotal role involves delivering a broad range of audit engagements, developing the Birmingham team, and leading on tender opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in audit management, business development, and team leadership. The firm offers a competitive salary and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cashback plan

Wellbeing app

Social events

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing a portfolio of audit clients.
• Strong business developer who can build contacts.
• People Manager who enjoys team development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and influence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad range of audit engagements.
• Collaborate with leadership to deliver audit strategy.
• Develop the Birmingham audit team.
• Lead on tender opportunities in specialist sectors.

Skills

Audit management

Business development

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Job description

Overview

Audit Partner - Not for Profit/Public Sector. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategically minded Audit Partner or Responsible Individual to join our new Birmingham Office Audit Team. Working closely with the wider not-for-profit and public sector leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in leading our services to our clients in these sectors in the Midlands.

Bishop Fleming are sector leaders across the full range of public sectors. Our work in these areas currently accounts for around 45% of our audit fees. We are market leaders for the audit of multi-academy trusts nationally, leaders in our regions for further education and housing, and one of only 6 firms completing audits of local authorities through the national framework contract. We are a top 20 firm nationally for charity audits and have a growing client base in the health sector.

As part of our growth strategy, we have opened an office in central Birmingham to build upon the success and growth in our other offices. We aim to significantly grow our audit fee revenue over the next five years, and this role will be key to delivering those plans. Our audit fees have grown organically by over 20% for the last 4 years. We have committed to investments to build our presence and reputation in Birmingham to the levels of our other cities. We already have a portfolio of Midlands clients for you to take on, with capacity to develop and grow your client base.

We are keen to hear from experienced Audit Directors looking to progress to Partner level or from existing Audit Partners seeking to influence a firm’s long-term strategic direction. We want someone who is eager to immerse themselves in the Bishop Fleming culture and contribute to the wider success of the firm.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Working as part of our established not-for-profit and public sector audit team to deliver a broad range of audit engagements across these sectors.
• Collaborating with the not-for-profit and public sector leadership team to formulate and deliver the firmwide audit strategy in these sectors.
• Developing our Birmingham audit team, including recruiting and mentoring Managers/Senior Managers to help them reach their potential.
• Leading on tender opportunities in the Midlands in your specialist sectors.

About You

• An RI with experience managing a portfolio of audit clients across the sectors discussed above, with willingness to broaden experience in other sectors.
• A strong business developer who can build contacts and networks within the sectors in which they operate.
• A strong People Manager who enjoys building and developing a team.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills who can influence at all levels.

Why Bishop Fleming?

Bishop Fleming is an award-winning and certified Great Place to Work provider of Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory services in the South West and West Midlands. With a turnover of £48m, the firm grew almost 15% over the last 12 months. It is ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and is the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the academy sector.

From owner-managed businesses to SMEs, not-for-profit and public sector organisations, Bishop Fleming offers full services across a diverse range of sectors. Bishop Fleming is also a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries.

With 9 offices, over 47 partners, and over 500 people, we have the capability to meet our clients’ needs across a broad client base.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Christmas off
• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• A contributory Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling services
• Yulife employee wellbeing app
• Social events with active social committees
• Numerous opportunities for development

Please contact Nathan Coughlin, Partner, or Sam Ford Talent Acquisition Manager if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.

We welcome applicants who would like flexibility in their working arrangements, including working from home or part-time working. We are committed to an inclusive working environment with equal opportunity to reach your full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and differences are understood and celebrated. We are committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level.

As part of our recruitment process and our commitment to a safe and compliant working environment, we carry out background checks on all successful applicants, including references, right to work verification in the UK, and, where applicable, a DBS check. Further details will be provided during the recruitment process.

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