Audit Associate Director

Insite Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm based in London is looking for an Audit Associate Director who will lead audit engagements and manage a substantial client portfolio. The ideal candidate is ACA or ACCA qualified, holds or is on track for RI status, and possesses extensive experience in audit practice. This role offers a pathway to partnership in a supportive firm culture. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Extensive practice experience in audit.
• Proven leadership skills and RI status or on track to attain it.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, and FRS 101.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Manage a substantial client portfolio.
• Act as a trusted advisor for clients.
• Review audit files for compliance.
• Mentor and develop audit team members.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Business development

Strong communication

Technical expertise in auditing

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Your Partner in Public Practice Careers | Associate Consultant at Insite Group

Audit Associate Director | City of London | £90,000 – £102,000

You are an experienced audit professional with a track record of leadership and commercial acumen. This role offers a clear path to partnership within a supportive, high‑performance culture.

About the Role

This Audit Associate Director position is ideal for a current Responsible Individual (RI) or someone on track to achieve RI status. You will lead audit delivery, manage a substantial client portfolio, and contribute to the firm’s strategic growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and oversee audit engagements from planning through to completion
• Manage a substantial portfolio, including SMEs, owner‑managed businesses, and group accounts
• Act as a trusted advisor and key client contact, building strong relationships
• Review audit files to ensure compliance with auditing standards
• Lead, mentor, and develop the audit team
• Collaborate with Partners to set and deliver departmental strategy
• Identify business development opportunities and secure new work
• Provide technical expertise on complex audit matters
• Implement process improvements to enhance audit quality and efficiency

About You

You are a commercially astute audit professional with extensive practice experience and proven leadership skills. You think strategically, aspire to partnership, and genuinely enjoy driving change and developing others.

What We’re Looking For

• ACA or ACCA qualified with extensive audit practice experience
• Current RI status or on track to attain RI status in the near future
• Experience in an independent or mid‑tier firm
• Strong technical knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards (UK GAAP, FRS 102, FRS 101)
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Commercial mindset with business development experience
• Exposure to accounts and tax work

Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.