Audit Director, RI

GRANT THORNTON; London; 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 during a transformative period. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive strategic growth, deliver high-quality audits, and foster an inclusive culture. With ambitious growth plans and a commitment to excellence, the firm invests in your development and offers clear promotion pathways. Join a dynamic team that prioritizes quality, inclusion, and trust, and be part of a journey towards exceptional growth and success.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Employee Benefit Trust (EBT)

Skills Training

Work-Life Balance Support

Qualifications

• Experienced RI with a strong audit quality record.
• Passionate about coaching and building client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality audits and drive strategic growth.
• Foster an inclusive culture within the audit practice.

Skills

Audit Quality

Business Development

Coaching

Client Relationship Management

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Job description

Job ID:

R1030274

Job type:

Permanent

Time type:

Full time

Categories:

Audit & Assurance

About Us:

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 in more than 150 countries. We prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity, delivering personalized, proactive, and agile services to our clients worldwide.

Job Description:

Our recent 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.

We have ambitious growth plans, aiming for record revenues from 2022 onwards while maintaining our partnership ethos. As an Audit Director, you will be a Responsible Individual, focusing on delivering high-quality audits, driving strategic growth, business development, and fostering an inclusive culture. We seek experienced RIs with a strong audit quality record, operating in listed or larger mid-market sectors, passionate about coaching and building client relationships. This role offers a pathway to Partnership and a chance to lead our audit practice.

Rewards and Culture:

We offer a competitive salary, a reward package, and an Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) that allows you to share in our firm's growth through equity units, a unique benefit in the UK market. Our culture is built on trust, flexibility, and inclusion, supporting work-life balance and personal commitments.

We invest in your development from day one, with clear promotion pathways and substantial skills training, including a £1.2 million investment in innovative digital mindset training.

Quality is at the heart of our work; we are proud to have received 100% on file reviews twice, reflecting our commitment to excellence.

Join Us:

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic firm during a transformative period. Interested candidates are encouraged to register their interest for an informal, confidential discussion.

Note to agencies: We operate a direct sourcing model with a formal PSL. Please submit speculative CVs through our Talent & Recruitment team only, not directly to the Audit practice.