At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and grow a new audit division, managing client relationships and developing audit methodologies.
- Company: Ambitious accountancy practice in Greater Manchester with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Equity from day one, flexible working, competitive salary, and team-building opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity for significant career growth and autonomy in shaping the audit service line.
- Why this job: Create a legacy by building your own audit practice with support from an established firm.
- Qualifications: Must hold Audit RI status and be ACA or ACCA qualified with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 150000 £ per year.
Job ID: JN-082026-7078651Posted: 2026-08-06Location: Greater Manchester, England, GBSalary: 100000 - 150000/year
- Type: Full-time
- Company: Michael Page
- Contact: Pete Cassidy Job function: Audit & Advisory
- Subsector: Practice (Audit) & Assurance
- Sector: Business Services
Where: Greater Manchester Contract type: Permanent Consultant name: Pete Cassidy Build Your Own Audit Practice.
Backed by an Established Firm Equity from day one About Our Client An ambitious and progressive accountancy practice in the North West is seeking an experienced Audit RI to establish, lead and grow a brand new audit division.
Job Description As the Audit RI, you will: Establish and lead a new audit function from inception.
Act as Responsible Individual for audit engagements.
Take ownership of a ready-made pipeline of audit clients already identified within the existing client base.
Develop audit methodologies, processes and quality control procedures.
Build and grow an audit team as the service line expands.
Drive business development and identify further audit opportunities.
Work closely with the firm's leadership team to shape the strategic direction of the audit practice.
Create a high-quality, commercially successful audit offering.
The Successful Applicant We are interested in speaking with individuals who: Hold Audit RI status and are authorised to sign audit reports.
Are ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
Have substantial experience managing and delivering audit engagements.
Possess strong technical and regulatory knowledge.
Have the ambition and capability to build and lead a growing service line.
Enjoy developing client relationships and identifying growth opportunities.
Combine commercial thinking with strong leadership skills.
Able to work from the Greater Manchester area.
What's on Offer Equity stake in the audit business from day one.
Existing audit work ready to be serviced from day one.
Freedom to build the practice your way.
Flexible working arrangements with autonomy over where and how you work.
Support from an established and respected accountancy practice.
Opportunity to recruit and build your own team.
Competitive remuneration package aligned to experience and growth ambitions.
Genuine opportunity to create a long-term legacy and wealth-generating business.
Audit RI in Manchester employer: Michael Page International
Michael Page is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Leeds that fosters professional growth and development. With a strong focus on mentoring and team collaboration, employees benefit from hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary package, including performance-based bonuses. Joining this multinational organisation means being part of a high-growth team dedicated to delivering exceptional tax compliance services across diverse sectors.
Contact Details:
Michael Page International Recruitment Team
