Audit Partner

TPF Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Autonomy and leadership

Investment in technology

Clear career/leadership opportunities

Job summary

TPF Recruitment seeks an experienced Audit Director looking to progress to Partnership, or an Audit Partner seeking a new challenge within a growing regional firm in Brighton.

You’ll shape the audit function with autonomy, build your portfolio, and work closely with Partners to deliver exceptional client service while leveraging a national network.

Qualifications

• Qualified with ACA or ACCA and equivalent credentials.
• Significant post qualification experience in an accountancy practice.
• Existing Audit Partner or senior Audit Director ready for Partnership.
• RI status or working towards Responsible Individual status.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and audit regulations.
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record in business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse audit portfolio delivering high quality services to SMEs to larger groups.
• Build trusted client relationships and act as a strategic adviser.
• Drive growth and opportunities across the firm’s audit offering.
• Lead, mentor and develop audit teams and foster a collaborative culture.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

Post-qualification experience

Audit leadership

Business development

Regulatory knowledge UK GAAP IFRS

Education

ACCA/ACA

Job description

Brighton, United Kingdom | Posted on 07/07/2026

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Audit Director looking to take the next step into Partnership, or an established Audit Partner seeking a fresh challenge within a growing and ambitious accountancy practice.

The firm combines the strength of a leading regional practice with the resources and expertise of a wider national network, offering Partners the opportunity to shape the future of the audit function while retaining the collaborative culture and client focus of an independent firm.

This is a strategic leadership role where you'll have genuine influence over the direction of the audit service line, working closely with fellow Partners to drive growth, develop people and deliver exceptional client service. The position offers significant autonomy, the opportunity to build your own portfolio and the chance to play a key role in the firm's continued expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse audit portfolio, delivering high quality audit and assurance services to SMEs, owner managed businesses, mid market companies and larger corporate groups.
• Build trusted, long term relationships with clients, acting as a strategic business adviser.
• Ensure exceptional client service while identifying opportunities to deliver additional value across the firm's wider service offering.

Business Development & Growth

• Drive the continued growth of the audit practice through new business generation and strategic relationship development.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and increase market presence.
• Contribute to the development of the firm's audit offering and long term growth strategy.
• Work collaboratively with Partners across other service lines to maximise client opportunities.

Leadership & People Development

• Lead, mentor and develop high performing audit teams.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive and commercially focused culture.
• Support succession planning and the development of future leaders within the business.
• Contribute to the wider leadership and strategic direction of the practice.

Technical Excellence & Quality

• Ensure audit engagements are delivered to the highest professional standards.
• Maintain compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS and all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement across audit methodology, quality and efficiency.
• Champion best practice and technical excellence throughout the audit team.

Requirements

Skills & Experience

ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent.

Significant post qualification experience within accountancy practice.

Existing Audit Partner or experienced Audit Director ready to step into Partnership.

RI status, or working towards Responsible Individual status.

Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and audit regulations.

Strong commercial awareness with a successful track record of business development.

Exceptional leadership and people management skills.

Excellent communication and relationship building abilities.

Collaborative mindset with the ambition to help shape the future of a growing practice.

Genuine opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a growing audit practice.

Access to the resources and expertise of a wider national network while maintaining a regional client focus.

High quality client portfolio across a broad range of sectors.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Collaborative leadership environment with significant autonomy.
• Continued investment in technology, innovation and people.
• Clear long term career and leadership opportunities.