Audit Director, RI

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Director to lead their audit practice, focusing on delivering exceptional audit quality and fostering client relationships. This role offers a unique opportunity for strategic growth within a collaborative and inclusive environment. With ambitious plans for development and a commitment to employee growth, this firm is investing in innovative training and offers equity units to staff below partner level. Join a team that values quality, flexibility, and trust, and take the next step in your career towards partnership.

Benefits

Employee Benefit Trust

Equity Units for Staff

Innovative Training Programs

Flexible Working Environment

Qualifications

• Experienced in delivering high-quality audits for listed or mid-market companies.
• Proven track record in business development and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and sign off high-quality audits as a Responsible Individual.
• Drive strategic growth and foster an inclusive team culture.

Skills

Audit Quality

Business Development

Coaching Skills

Client Relationship Management

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification

Job description

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms, made up of over 76,000 professionals in more than 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers who prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity. Worldwide, we bring diverse experiences to our clients, delivering a personal, proactive, and agile service that goes beyond expectations. That's Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

Our investment from Cinven marks a significant milestone in our journey from great to exceptional, positioning us for growth and development through enhanced technology, a larger client base, and greater career progression opportunities.

Like you, we have ambitious growth plans.

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

Our Audit Directors are Responsible Individuals, focusing 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 RIs with a high audit quality rating, experienced in either listed or larger mid-market companies, who are passionate about 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 Partnership.

Rewards and Culture:

Market-leading performance deserves market-leading rewards.
Our people are the core of our success, and we believe in winning 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 staff below partner level, allowing you to share in the firm's growth and success. A significant portion of equity intended for future partners has been reserved during the investment period, ensuring the sustainability of future partnership generations.

Our culture is built on trust, flexibility, and inclusion.
Life is about more than work. We support our teams to perform their best by encouraging open conversations about work and personal commitments at the start of each audit.

Your development is our priority.
We are committed to your growth from day one, working with you to set clear expectations and career development plans to support your progression toward partnership.

We are investing heavily in our people’s skills, including a £1.2 million investment in innovative "3D" Data-Driven Digital mindset training.

We maintain a strong focus on quality.
Delivering excellent service is about more than just completing audits; it’s about ensuring quality. We are proud to have received 100% on file review scores twice, a unique achievement in the industry.

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

Note to agencies – we operate a direct sourcing model with a formal PSL. We will consider speculative CVs only if directed to our Talent & Recruitment team, not directly to the Audit practice.

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