Audit Director, RI

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Director to lead high-quality audits and drive strategic growth. This role offers a unique opportunity for professional development and leadership within a collaborative and inclusive culture. With ambitious growth plans and a commitment to quality, this firm is poised for exciting advancements in the audit practice. Candidates will benefit from a competitive salary and innovative employee benefits, including equity units in the firm’s growth. Join a team that values trust, flexibility, and open communication, and take the next step in your career towards partnership.

Benefits

Employee Benefit Trust

Flexible Working

Professional Development Opportunities

Competitive Salary Package

Qualifications

• Experienced Responsible Individuals with high audit quality ratings.
• Passionate about coaching teams and building client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and sign off high-quality audits as Audit Director.
• Foster an inclusive culture and drive strategic growth.

Skills

Audit Quality

Business Development

Team Coaching

Client Relationship Management

Education

Professional Accountancy Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Job description

Overview

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 prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity, delivering a personalized, proactive, and agile experience to our clients worldwide.

Job Description

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

Ambitious Growth Plans

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

Role of Audit Director

Our Audit Directors are Responsible Individuals, tasked with delivering and signing off high-quality audits. The role emphasizes strategic growth, business development, and fostering an inclusive culture. We seek experienced RIs with high audit quality ratings, preferably from listed or larger mid-market companies, who are passionate about coaching teams and building long-term client relationships. We are eager to expand our audit practice with individuals who value our collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.

Career Progression

This position offers a strategic leadership opportunity with a firm committed to supporting your growth towards becoming a Partner.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including the upcoming introduction of an Employee Benefit Trust (EBT), enabling staff below partner level to share in the firm's growth through equity units. This initiative aims to secure the future of our partnership structure.

Our Culture

Built on trust, flexibility, and inclusion, our culture emphasizes open communication and understanding personal commitments, supporting our teams to deliver their best work.

Development and Quality

We invest heavily in our people’s development, including a £1.2 million investment in innovative data-driven digital mindset training. Our commitment to quality is evident in our industry-leading review scores, including achieving 100% on file reviews twice.

Join Us

This is a unique opportunity during an exciting period of growth. Interested candidates are encouraged to register their interest for a confidential conversation with our talent team.

Note: We operate a direct sourcing model and have a formal PSL. We only consider speculative CVs or profiles directed to our Talent & Recruitment team, not to the Audit practice directly.