Audit Director (RI) | Southampton

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Southampton; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED partnership with a Southampton-based audit practice to recruit an Audit Director with RI signatory capability to join the leadership team. You’ll lead high-stakes audits, develop client relationships and shape the future direction of the practice.

With oversight of a £1m+ portfolio and a track record of signing audits, you’ll mentor senior staff, drive business development and contribute to strategic growth across a diverse client base including regional subsidiaries

Qualifications

• Audit Director-level experience with RI signatory.
• Experience managing a portfolio around £1m+.
• Strong relationship-building and business development skills.
• Ambition for broader leadership within a growing practice.
• Collaborative leadership style and ability to develop people.

Responsibilities

• Managing and growing a £1m+ portfolio.
• Leading complex audit assignments as an RI.
• Developing and strengthening client relationships.
• Supporting business development and securing new business opportunities.
• Supporting and mentoring an established management team.
• Contributing to the continued growth and strategic direction of the audit practice.
• Playing a key role in the future development of the audit team.

Skills

Audit leadership

Relationship building

Business development

Leadership

Job description

RI Audit Director | Leadership Opportunity

Following a period of sustained growth that has seen the audit team double in size over the last five years, this established Southampton-based practice is seeking an experienced Audit Director and RI to join its leadership team.

Now a sizeable and well-established corporate audit practice, the team services an impressive portfolio of clients and is supported by a strong Senior Manager and Manager population. As growth continues, the firm is seeking an additional RI to help lead the practice, develop client relationships and contribute to its ongoing success.

Working alongside a highly experienced leadership team, you’ll oversee a diverse portfolio ranging from regional subsidiaries of global groups through to businesses with turnovers exceeding £1bn, including a number of well-known household names.

The Opportunity

You’ll play a key role in:

• Managing and growing a £1m+ portfolio
• Leading complex audit assignments as an RI
• Developing and strengthening client relationships
• Supporting business development and securing new business opportunities
• Supporting and mentoring an established management team
• Contributing to the continued growth and strategic direction of the audit practice
• Playing a key role in the future development of the audit team

About You

• Audit Director-level experience
• RI signatory experience, with a proven track record of signing audits
• Experience managing a portfolio of c.£1m+
• Strong relationship-building and business development skills
• Ambition to take on a broader leadership role within a growing practice
• A collaborative leadership style and a passion for developing people

Whether you’re currently in a national mid-tier or regional firm, this role offers the opportunity to join a successful and growing practice where you can make a meaningful impact on its future direction.