Audit Partner

Michael Page Finance; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Audit Director/Partner to join their Leeds office. This senior role involves acting as the Responsible Individual (RI) for the audit practice, leading audit engagements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in audit quality and team leadership, with opportunities to build and develop the audit practice in the region.

Qualifications

• Experienced audit professional with a strong background in regulatory compliance.
• Proven track record in leading audit teams and significant engagements.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Act as Responsible Individual (RI) for the Leeds office audit practice.
• Oversee audit quality monitoring and ensure adherence to the audit methodology.
• Lead and direct a portfolio of significant audit engagements.

Skills

Audit quality monitoring

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Job description

I am looking to speak with an experienced Audit Director / Partner to join the Leeds office of a PE backed accountancy firm as a Responsible Individual (RI). This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to build and develop the audit practice in the region while maintaining the highest standards of audit quality and regulatory compliance.

Client Details

This firm is one of the UK's leading independent chartered accountancy and business advisory firms, with over 800 staff across multiple offices throughout the UK. They provide a comprehensive range of services including audit, tax, corporate finance, and business advisory to a diverse client base ranging from SMEs to large corporations and public sector organisations.

The Leeds office is a key part of their expansion strategy, serving clients across Yorkshire and the broader North of England region.

Description

Regulatory Leadership

• Act as Responsible Individual (RI) for the Leeds office audit practice
• Oversee audit quality monitoring and ensure adherence to the audit methodology

Audit Practice Leadership

• Lead and direct a portfolio of significant audit engagements
• Sign audit opinions on statutory and regulatory audits as engagement partner
• Mentor and develop audit managers and senior staff