Audit Director, RI

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Audit Directors to lead their high-performing team. This strategic leadership role offers the chance to influence the growth of the audit practice while maintaining a commitment to quality and inclusion. With a focus on personal development and a unique opportunity to share in the firm's success through equity units, this position is perfect for experienced professionals eager to shape the future of audit services. Join a culture built on trust and flexibility, where your contributions will be valued and rewarded.

Benefits

Employee Benefit Trust (EBT)

Equity Units for Employees

Investment in Training

Work-Life Balance Support

Qualifications

• Experience in listed or large mid-market companies with high audit quality rating.
• Passion for coaching teams and building long-standing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and sign off on high-quality audits as a Responsible Individual.
• Focus on strategic growth of the team and business development.

Skills

Audit Quality

Business Development

Team Coaching

Client Relationship Management

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

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 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 better, more personalized, proactive, and agile service. 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, a broader client base, and greater career opportunities.

Like you, we have ambitious growth plans.

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

Our Audit Directors are Responsible Individuals, tasked with delivering and signing off on high-quality audits. You will focus on 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 large mid-market companies, a passion for coaching teams, and building long-standing client relationships. We are eager to grow our audit practice with professionals who value our collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.

If you are seeking a change, this is a unique opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role within a firm committed to supporting your journey to Partnership.

Market-leading performance deserves market-leading rewards

Our people are the core of our success. When we win, we win together.

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, 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 future partner equity has been reserved during the investment period to protect the interests of upcoming generations of partners.

Our Culture

Built on trust, flexibility, and inclusion, our culture emphasizes work-life balance. We support our teams through open conversations at the start of each audit to understand individual working styles and personal commitments.

Your Development

We are committed to your growth, supporting your progression from day one with clear expectations and development plans. We invest heavily in our people’s skills, including a £1.2 million investment in innovative '3D' Data-Driven Digital mindset training.

Quality is Our Priority

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

This is a remarkable opportunity during an exciting period of growth for our firm. If you are interested in learning more, please register your interest. 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 only consider speculative CVs or profiles directed to our Talent & Recruitment team, not via the Audit practice.