Audit Director

Job Title: Audit Director / Responsible Individual

Location: London

Salary: Up to £110,000

The Client

Our client is an established, medium-sized firm of Chartered and Certified Accountants. It is led by former Big Four auditors, consultants and tax specialists and provides audit, assurance and tax services to clients across the UK. With a team of experienced accountants and consultants, the firm combines the technical rigour of a large-firm background with the personal service and accessibility of a growing, owner-managed practice. They are looking to add an Audit Director to their team.

The Opportunity

Following continued growth, our client is looking to appoint an accomplished and commercially astute Audit Director / Responsible Individual (RI) to join its audit practice.

This is a senior, high-profile role for a technically strong professional who can lead complex audit engagements, build trusted relationships with business owners and boards, and develop high-performing teams. You will have a diverse client portfolio, real influence over the direction of the audit function and the chance to support the firm's continued growth.

Key responsibilities of the Audit Director / Responsible Individual

Act as Responsible Individual, signing audit reports in line with regulatory and professional standards
Lead and oversee a portfolio of audit clients across a range of sectors, ensuring high-quality service delivery
Review and approve audit planning, risk assessments, completion work and financial statements
Provide technical guidance on complex accounting and auditing matters, including FRS 102, UK GAAP and relevant auditing standards
Build strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser to senior management and business owners
Identify opportunities to add value for clients and support business development initiatives
Ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical and quality control requirements
Manage engagement profitability, budgets and resource allocation
Coach, mentor and develop audit managers and the wider team
Take part in internal quality reviews and contribute to continuous improvement across the audit function

About you

Essential qualifications and experience

ACA qualified
At least 5 years' experience operating as a Responsible Individual
Significant experience leading statutory audits for a broad range of clients
Strong knowledge of UK auditing standards, FRS 102, UK GAAP and regulatory requirements
Proven experience managing complex audit assignments from planning through to completion
Demonstrated ability to review and challenge technical accounting judgements and estimates

Key competencies

Technically strong, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
A mature, confident professional with a strong leadership presence
Exceptional client handling and relationship management skills
Commercially aware, with the ability to spot client needs and business opportunities
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Proven people management and team development experience
Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high quality standards

The ideal candidate

You are a respected audit professional who combines technical excellence with strong interpersonal skills. You are comfortable working with business owners, finance directors and boards and you lead audit teams with a clear focus on audit quality and client service.

Keywords: Audit Director, Responsible Individual, Head of Audit, Audit Partner, RI, Audit Director

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