Audit Director (RI Status)

TN United Kingdom; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Brighton is seeking an experienced Audit RI to join their team in a senior role. This exciting position offers the potential for career advancement to Audit Manager, Senior Manager, or even Partner, depending on your experience. With a commitment to hybrid working and a supportive environment, this firm values its employees and fosters growth. You will oversee audit engagements, mentor junior staff, and build strong client relationships while staying updated on industry regulations. If you're ambitious and ready to shape the future of this thriving firm, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Career progression opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with RI status required.
• Extensive experience in audit and assurance services.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage audit engagements ensuring compliance.
• Lead and mentor audit teams, providing guidance.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Audit Management

Client Relationship Management

Leadership

Technical Knowledge of Auditing Standards

Communication Skills

Business Development

Education

Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

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TPF Recruitment is proud to support a distinguished independent firm of chartered accountants located in Brighton with their recruitment needs. Our client is a thriving business, known for its success, friendliness, and growth. With a modern, open-plan office space and a commitment to hybrid working, they offer an inviting work environment where professionals can thrive.

Role Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced Audit RI (Responsible Individual) to join their team in a senior position. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take on the role of Audit Manager, Senior Manager, Associate, or even Partner, depending on their experience and qualifications. This role presents a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to contribute to the firm's continued success and growth.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and deadlines.
• Lead and mentor audit teams, providing guidance and support to junior staff members.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities for business growth.
• Review financial statements and audit reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to professional standards.
• Stay informed about changes in accounting regulations and industry trends, providing insights and recommendations to clients and colleagues.

This opportunity offers exceptional progression routes for individuals joining at the Manager or Senior Manager level. With the impending exit of Senior Partners, there is clear visibility into the potential for advancement to a Partner position in the near future. As the firm continues to grow and evolve, there will be ample opportunities for ambitious professionals to step into leadership roles and make a significant impact on the organization's success. This environment fosters a culture of meritocracy, where hard work and dedication are rewarded with increased responsibility and career advancement.

Joining this team at a managerial level presents an exciting prospect for individuals seeking to take their career to the next level and play a pivotal role in shaping the firm's future direction.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with RI status.
• Extensive experience in audit and assurance services within a reputable accounting firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
• Leadership abilities, with a track record of managing teams and driving results.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development.
  
• Competitive starting salary of £65,000-£90,000 with the potential for significant increases based on performance and level of experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development within a growing firm.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment, where employees are valued and empowered to succeed.

Please contact Mark Sitton on 01273 102 360, [emailprotected] , or via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.

Refer a friend... We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family, or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them.

For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you £200 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).

Job Description

TPF Recruitment is proud to support a distinguished independent firm of chartered accountants located in Brighton with their recruitment needs. Our client is a thriving business, known for its success, friendliness, and growth. With a modern, open-plan office space and a commitment to hybrid working, they offer an inviting work environment where professionals can thrive.

Role Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced Audit RI (Responsible Individual) to join their team in a senior position. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take on the role of Audit Manager, Senior Manager, Associate, or even Partner, depending on their experience and qualifications. This role presents a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to contribute to the firm's continued success and growth.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and deadlines.
• Lead and mentor audit teams, providing guidance and support to junior staff members.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities for business growth.
• Review financial statements and audit reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to professional standards.
• Stay informed about changes in accounting regulations and industry trends, providing insights and recommendations to clients and colleagues.

This opportunity offers exceptional progression routes for individuals joining at the Manager or Senior Manager level. With the impending exit of Senior Partners, there is clear visibility into the potential for advancement to a Partner position in the near future. As the firm continues to grow and evolve, there will be ample opportunities for ambitious professionals to step into leadership roles and make a significant impact on the organization's success. This environment fosters a culture of meritocracy, where hard work and dedication are rewarded with increased responsibility and career advancement.
Joining this team at a managerial level presents an exciting prospect for individuals seeking to take their career to the next level and play a pivotal role in shaping the firm's future direction.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with RI status.
• Extensive experience in audit and assurance services within a reputable accounting firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
• Leadership abilities, with a track record of managing teams and driving results.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development.
  

Benefits

Benefits:

• Competitive starting salary of £65,000-£90,000 with the potential for significant increases based on performance and level of experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development within a growing firm.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment, where employees are valued and empowered to succeed.

Please contact Mark Sitton on 01273 102 360, [emailprotected] , or via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation. Refer a friend... We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family, or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them. For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you £200 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).

Requirements
Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with RI status. Extensive experience in audit and assurance services within a reputable accounting firm. Strong technical knowledge of auditing standards and regulations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues. Leadership abilities, with a track record of managing teams and driving results. Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development.