Audit Director / Partner (RI) in Glasgow

Your new company An ambitious and growing professional services firm is seeking an experienced Audit Director and Responsible Individual (RI) to join its senior leadership team. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality client service and a clear commitment to growth, the firm offers an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of its audit practice. Working with a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurial organisations and larger corporate clients, you will join a collaborative leadership team that is committed to investing in its people, developing client relationships and continuing to expand its market presence across Scotland and the wider UK. Your new role As Audit Director and Responsible Individual, you will take overall responsibility for a significant portfolio of audit clients, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery, technical quality and regulatory compliance. You will act as the signing Responsible Individual, leading audit engagements from planning through to completion while maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders. Alongside managing and developing client relationships, you will play an active role in the strategic growth of the audit practice. This will include identifying new business opportunities, supporting business development activity and working closely with partners and senior leadership to drive the continued success of the service line. The role also offers the opportunity to mentor and develop high-performing audit professionals, helping to shape the next generation of leaders within the business. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or ICAS) with significant audit experience gained within a professional practice environment. Existing Responsible Individual status is essential, alongside a strong technical background and proven experience managing complex audit assignments and client portfolios. You will be a commercially minded leader with excellent relationship management skills and a genuine passion for developing people. Experience of leading teams, driving business development initiatives and contributing to wider strategic objectives will be highly valued. This opportunity will suit an individual who enjoys combining technical excellence with leadership, client engagement and growth-focused activity. What you'll get in return This is an outstanding opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking firm during an exciting period of growth. You will have the opportunity to influence strategy, lead a substantial client portfolio and work alongside an experienced leadership team that values innovation, collaboration and long-term career development. Alongside a highly competitive remuneration package, you will benefit from significant autonomy, strong internal support and a genuine opportunity to shape the future direction of the audit function. The role offers excellent long-term career prospects for an ambitious audit leader seeking a platform to make a meaningful impact. What you need to do now If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. If this role isn't quite right for you, but you're considering your next move within audit leadership, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunities currently available across the Scottish market. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk