At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead audit teams, manage client relationships, and drive strategic growth in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Established independent firm of Chartered Accountants with a focus on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous bonus scheme, flexible working, and 25 days' annual leave.
- Other info: Join a supportive leadership team and shape the future of the audit function.
- Why this job: Influence audit quality and team development while enjoying genuine career progression.
- Qualifications: ICAEW or ACCA qualified with extensive audit leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 120000 £ per year.
Location: Witney, Oxfordshire (Hybrid/Flexible Working Available)
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 Competitive + Benefits + Discretionary Bonus
Our client is a well-established independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Witney, providing audit, accountancy, taxation and business advisory services to a diverse client base across the South of England. Due to continued growth and a planned leadership transition, they are seeking an experienced Audit Responsible Individual (RI) to take ownership of an established audit portfolio and play a pivotal role within the firm's senior leadership team. This opportunity has arisen as the current Audit Director transitions into a dedicated business development position, creating an excellent opening for an ambitious audit leader looking to influence the future direction of a growing practice. This is a genuine leadership role offering responsibility for audit quality, client relationships, team development and the strategic growth of the audit function.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of a significant portfolio of audit clients, acting as the lead relationship partner.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality audit services while maintaining compliance with UK auditing standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead the firm's audit quality agenda, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
- Review and enhance audit methodologies, systems and internal processes.
- Mentor, coach and develop members of the audit team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
- Work closely with the firm's leadership team to shape the strategic direction of the audit department.
- Support business growth by identifying opportunities to expand audit services and strengthen the firm's market presence.
- Build trusted relationships with clients and provide commercially focused advice that supports their wider business objectives.
- Contribute to cross-service opportunities, working collaboratively with colleagues across tax, accounts and advisory teams.
Candidate Profile
- ICAEW or ACCA qualification.
- Current Responsible Individual (RI) status.
- Extensive experience leading statutory audits within a UK accountancy practice.
- A proven track record of managing a substantial audit portfolio.
- Strong leadership experience, including managing, mentoring and developing audit teams.
- Excellent technical knowledge, including significant experience delivering and reviewing FRS 102 audits.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities for business growth.
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive approach with a passion for audit quality, innovation and continuous improvement.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Generous discretionary bonus scheme.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Genuine career progression within an ambitious and growing independent practice.
- The opportunity to influence the future development of the firm's audit function and become a key member of the leadership team.
Why Apply?
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Audit RI seeking more than just portfolio management. The successful candidate will join an ambitious independent practice where they will have real influence over audit quality, people development, operational improvements and strategic growth, while enjoying long-term career progression within a supportive leadership team.
Audit Responsible Individual (RI) employer: Rapid Recruitment Services Ltd
Join a dynamic and growing accountancy practice in Harrow, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and client satisfaction. With competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and a clear pathway for career progression, this role as a Client Manager / Portfolio Manager offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a diverse portfolio of clients while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Embrace the chance to mentor junior team members and contribute to innovative business solutions in a collaborative environment.
Contact Details:
Rapid Recruitment Services Ltd Recruitment Team
