Audit Director, RI

Grant Thornton UK; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Audit Director to lead their audit practice during a transformative growth phase. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence strategic direction, enhance client relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion and quality. You will be part of a team that values collaboration and personal development, with significant investment in training and career progression. Join a firm that prioritizes its people and offers innovative rewards, including equity units for employees, making it a standout opportunity in the UK audit landscape.

Benefits

Employee Benefit Trust (EBT)

Equity Units for Employees

Investment in Training

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a Responsible Individual in audit.
• Strong background in listed or mid-market companies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and sign off high-quality audits.
• Foster an inclusive culture and develop the audit team.

Skills

Audit Quality

Business Development

Coaching

Client Relationship Management

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification

Job description

More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms, comprising over 76,000 professionals across more than 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers who prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity. Our diverse experiences enable us to deliver a better, more personalized, proactive, and agile service to our clients. That’s Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

Our investment from Cinven marks a pivotal moment in our journey from great to exceptional, positioning us for growth and development through enhanced technology, an expanded client base, and increased career opportunities.

Like you, we have ambitious growth plans.

With record revenues each year from 2022 onwards, we have set ambitious targets for the future, while maintaining our partnership structure and ethos.

Our Audit Directors are Responsible Individuals, focused on delivering and signing off high-quality audits. You will play a key role in the strategic growth of the team, business development, and fostering an inclusive culture. We are seeking existing Responsible Individuals with a high audit quality rating, experience in listed or larger mid-market companies, and a passion for coaching teams and building long-standing client relationships. We are eager to expand our audit practice with individuals who value our collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.

If you are seeking a change, this is an opportunity to take a leading strategic role in a firm committed to supporting your growth and development towards becoming a Partner.

Rewards and Culture:

Market-leading performance deserves market-leading rewards.
Our people are the heart of our success, and when we win, we do so together.

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, we plan to introduce an Employee Benefit Trust (EBT), making us the only large UK firm to offer equity units to employees below partner level, allowing you to share in our firm’s growth and success. A significant portion of equity reserved for future partners has been held back during the investment period, ensuring the stability and future of our partnership.

Culture is everything. Ours is built on trust, flexibility, and inclusion.
We believe life is about more than work. We support our teams through open conversations at the start of each audit to understand individual work styles and personal commitments.

Your development is our focus.
We are committed to your growth from day one, working with you to set clear expectations and pathways for promotion. We invest heavily in our people’s skills, including a £1.2 million investment in innovative "3D" Data-Driven Digital mindset training.

We prioritize quality.
Delivering exceptional client service is about more than just completing tasks; it’s about maintaining the highest standards. We are proud to be the only firm to receive 100% on file reviews twice, demonstrating our commitment to quality.

This is a unique opportunity to join our firm during an exciting period of growth. If you are interested in learning more, please register your interest, and our internal talent team will contact you for an informal, confidential conversation.

Note to agencies – we operate a direct sourcing model but have a formal PSL in place. We will only consider speculative CVs or candidate profiles if directed to the Talent & Recruitment team, not through the Audit practice.

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