Audit Director RI
JOB_53873404787339Job type
PermanentLocation
ManchesterWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Public Practice AccountingIndustry
Accountancy FirmsPay
75000 90000
Audit Director (RI)Lancashire | Growing Independent Firm | Competitive Package
Your new company
A well-established and growing independent accountancy firm based in Lancashire is seeking an experienced Audit Director (Responsible Individual) to support the continued development of its audit practice. The firm has a strong regional reputation, a loyal client base across SMEs, owner‑managed businesses and groups, and a clear strategy for sustainable growth while maintaining high audit quality.
Your new role
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
A well-established and growing independent accountancy firm based in Lancashire is seeking an experienced Audit Director (Responsible Individual) to support the continued development of its audit practice. The firm has a strong regional reputation, a loyal client base across SMEs, owner‑managed businesses and groups, and a clear strategy for sustainable growth while maintaining high audit quality.
Your new role
As Audit Director and Responsible Individual, you will take overall responsibility for the firm’s audit function, playing a key role in client delivery, leadership and strategic growth. You will work closely with the Partner group while retaining autonomy over the audit department.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Acting as Responsible Individual (RI) for statutory audits under UK regulation
- Leading, managing and developing a growing audit team
- Overseeing audit quality, methodology and compliance with ISAs and regulatory standards
- Managing a varied portfolio of audit clients, primarily SMEs and owner‑managed businesses
- Supporting business development and identifying opportunities to grow the audit portfolio
- Maintaining strong client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser
- Contributing to the firm’s wider strategic and operational objectives
- ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
- Audit Responsible Individual (RI) status is essential.
- Strong background in UK practice audit, ideally within the SME / mid-market space
- Proven experience at Senior Manager, Director or Partner level
- Strong leadership, people management and client‑facing skills
- Commercial mindset with a collaborative, hands-on approach
- Competitive salary and performance‑related bonus
- A genuine opportunity to shape and lead the audit function
- Clear progression potential, including future partnership for the right individual
- Flexible working arrangements and supportive working culture
- The chance to work with a respected regional firm with ambitious but realistic growth plans
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Audit Director RIJOB_538734047873392026-04-132026-07-12
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