About the Shaw Gibbs Group

Shaw Gibbs is a growing top 40 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. Shaw Gibbs invest in their teams of high-quality specialists who work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for our clients which exceeds expectation.

Our culture is very important to us and is based on our company values of expert, respectful, innovative and collaborative. We develop high performing teams diverse in experiences, backgrounds and ideas. As a growing company, there are plenty of opportunities for development and quick progression. Our practice is known for having a friendly and supportive team culture where everyone receives training and development to increase their technical knowledge and their commercial and management skills. We put our people first and are constantly looking for ways to improve our people experience. With respectful as one of our values, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates cultural and individual differences.

We have several offices in Central and Southern England and have ambitious plans to expand our business. To support the organisation’s growth, we have an opportunity for an Audit RI Associate Director to join our growing Farnham Audit team. This is a permanent full-time role with hybrid and flexible working options. 

The Role

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Manage and grow a varied portfolio of audit clients 
• Increase our Farnham client base 
• Play key role in networking and marketing activities to win audit consultancy work 
• Work closely with Shaw Gibbs Directors and the audit team to ensure the firm provides a full range of high-quality audit services for our clients
• Measure and monitor the division’s KPIs
• Alongside the Head of Audit, create and implement an audit business strategy, consulting and drawing upon the expertise of the Board 
• Plan and manage the work being delivered by the Audit team in Farnham
• Line manage and develop staff in the audit team 
• Further develop our relationship with the DFK International network

What We Can Offer You

• Hybrid working (three days in the office and two days at home)
• Flexible working (flexing your hours around the core working hours of 10am to 4pm)
• Joining a fast-growing company with exciting growth plans ahead
• Exposure to a wide range of clients across many industries
• Exposure to a broad range of stakeholders
• Comprehensive development as part of our Emerging Leaders Programme
• ERIC internal recognition awards – monthly recognition awards that celebrate those who champion the Shaw Gibbs values
• Long service awards
• Regular employee events including a company-wide summer party
• A competitive benefits package, including:
  • A 25-day core holiday allowance plus other holiday-related benefits, such as: Holiday trading (the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year), flexible bank holidays (the ability to flex your bank holidays to a day that suits you best) and additional holiday with service
  • A dedicated “Wellbeing Day” – an additional day off per year to focus on your wellbeing
  • Employee Assistant Programme (EAP) which includes access to 24/7 online GP consultations, 2^nd medical opinions, online counselling, and mental health first aiders present in every office
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Shaw Gibbs Rewards – access to discounts on a wide range of retailers
  • Health Cash Plan – money back on routine health appointments
  • Electric Vehicles Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Client and employee referral bonuses
  • Death in Service Life Assurance
  • Bus pass discounts and loans

About You

We would like to hear from you if you have a minimum of 5-7 years’ UK audit post-qualification experience, from either a medium-sized or mid-tier firm. You will also have the following:

• RI status
• Demonstrable experience of audit 
• Significant experience in an audit team
• Strong UK Audit knowledge across a wide range of topics
• Excellent client relationship management skills and proven success in business development
• Excellent communication skills and confident in leading client/business development seminars
• Highly commercial approach

How to Apply

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About us

Shaw Gibbs is an inclusive employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates by ensuring a comfortable and accessible interview experience. We understand that some individuals may have specific needs or require accommodation/adjustments during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to ensure your recruitment experience with Shaw Gibbs is as inclusive and accessible as possible, please let us know at your earliest convenience via email.

We believe that diversity makes Shaw Gibbs a stronger firm and we look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to Shaw Gibbs’ goals, without regard to their sex, gender, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.