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Overview

Our Client is a leading international Accounting & Consulting firm based in Douglas and are seeking an Associate Director to join their expanding team in the Financial Services Audit domain.

As Associate Director here you will be responsible for leadership across the following key areas:

Client & Engagement Leadership:

• Lead planning, execution, and completion of audits across multiple entities and structures, acting as a supportive and trusted advisor to Boards, Fund Managers and Finance Directors
• Deliver independent assurance that meets Isle of Man/UK requirements and international standards, coordinating effectively with cross?border teams
• Maintain clear, proactive communication that helps clients understand risks, timelines, and outcomes

Quality, Risk & Governance

• Review and sign off audit work with professional scepticism; apply balanced judgement on complex accounting/audit matters
• Uphold methodology, ethics, and independence, while fostering a team culture centred on curiosity, quality, and continuous improvement

People Leadership & Culture

• Mentor and develop managers, seniors, and trainees, contributing to a positive, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture
• Provide thoughtful coaching, practical on-the-job training and constructive feedback aligned with the in-house competencies framework
• Promote collaboration and shared success across the audit team

Commercial & Practice Growth

• Support tenders and proposals, build long-term client relationships and develop your own portfolio; manage working capital, WIP, billings and recoveries
• Leverage their connected teams model to identify cross-service opportunities and deliver joined-up solutions

Collaboration & Ways of Working

• Communicate with clarity, empathy, and professionalism across all audiences, including clients, colleagues, and senior stakeholders
• Use an inclusive communication style listening actively, adapting your approach to different working styles, and facilitating constructive conversations
• Contribute to a supportive cross-jurisdictional working environment, reflecting local insight, global capability and connected team approach

The ideal candidate for the role of Associate Director will have:

• ACA/ACCA (or overseas equivalent) qualified
• 7+ years' audit experience, ideally within Financial Services
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and ISAs
• Experience with complex engagements and group structures
• Proven leadership in coaching and reviewing teams and influencing senior stakeholders
• Able to develop talent through coaching and structured feedback, calibrate performance and set clear expectations, energising the team
• Ability to command the engagement approach; manage multientity projects, budgets, and milestones; anticipate risks and drive resolution using datadriven insights
• Able to operate as a trusted advisor; balance client and project needs; communicate outcomes that enable confident governance and decisionmaking