Audit Partner

Robert Walters UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in London is looking for an experienced Audit Partner to lead their audit service line. This role involves overseeing client engagements, providing strategic advice to owner managers, and driving revenue growth through new service offerings. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in accountancy and hold a relevant qualification like ACA/ACCA/CA. The firm offers a flexible hybrid working environment and values collaboration and mentorship.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Birthday leave

Professional subscription support

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in accountancy or professional services settings.
• Experience managing substantial client portfolios.
• Knowledge of IFRS/UKGAAP standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the audit service line and oversee client engagements.
• Provide advice to owner managers on business and personal matters.
• Identify new service offerings to drive revenue growth.

Skills

Client engagement

Communication

Financial Analysis

Mentorship

Education

ACA/ACCA/CA or equivalent qualification

Job description

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit Partner to join a top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firm in London, renowned for simplifying the complex and shaping solutions that truly make a difference. This is your chance to become part of a supportive leadership team, working alongside knowledgeable professionals who are committed to helping clients thrive across generations.

The organisation offers a comprehensive suite of services, including tax, advisory, assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring, ensuring you will be exposed to a diverse and stimulating client base. With flexible working opportunities, hybrid arrangements, birthday leave, and professional subscription support, this role is designed to help you achieve both personal and professional fulfilment. If you are looking for a position where your expertise will be valued and your input will directly influence the future direction of the business, this is the perfect next step in your career.

What you'll do:

As an Audit Partner based in London, you will play an integral role in leading the audit service line within a highly respected accountancy firm.

• Oversee all aspects of client engagement by allocating work effectively within teams and ensuring consistently high standards of client service are maintained at every stage.
• Provide trusted advice to owner managers on both business and personal matters, acting as a key adviser who helps clients navigate challenges and unlock new opportunities.
• Drive revenue growth by identifying new service offerings for existing clients as well as developing relationships with new prospects across various sectors.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to maximise cross-selling opportunities and suggest innovative ideas for increased marketing initiatives.
• Manage the end-to-end audit process for a large portfolio of clients, including setting budgets, monitoring timescales, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards such as IFRS/UKGAAP.
• Act as Responsible Individual (RI) where appropriate, demonstrating sound commercial judgement and broad business thinking in all decision-making processes.
• Lead by example in fostering a collaborative culture within the team while supporting junior staff through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Analyse complex business situations to identify key issues and priorities that add value for clients and contribute to their long-term success.
• Maintain full awareness of internal contacts and services offered by other departments to ensure seamless delivery of integrated solutions for clients.

What you bring:

To excel as an Audit Partner in this prestigious firm, you will bring extensive experience gained within accountancy or professional services settings with responsibility for managing substantial client portfolios.

• Ideally hold Responsible Individual (RI) status or demonstrate eligibility for this designation within the audit profession.
• Possess ACA/ACCA/CA or equivalent qualification along with significant senior-level experience managing large portfolios within accountancy or professional services environments.
• Demonstrate excellent working knowledge of IFRS/UKGAAP standards as well as up-to-date understanding of regulatory requirements affecting audit practices.
• Showcase proven ability to analyse complex business situations quickly in order to identify key issues that impact client outcomes positively.
• Exhibit outstanding interpersonal skills with a focus on building trust-based relationships both internally among colleagues and externally with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Display confidence in communication when advising owner managers on sensitive business or personal matters while remaining approachable at all times.
• Bring experience in driving revenue growth through identification of new service lines or expansion into untapped markets within the SME sector.
• Evidence strong organisational skills required for managing end-to-end audit processes including budget setting, resource allocation, and deadline management.
• Commitment to mentoring junior staff members by sharing knowledge openly and fostering an inclusive team environment where everyone feels supported.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy firms, a testament to its enduring commitment to helping businesses thrive through expert guidance and tailored solutions. The company's purpose-driven ethos ensures every employee feels empowered to make meaningful contributions while enjoying genuine flexibility around how they work. Hybrid arrangements allow you greater control over your schedule; additional benefits such as birthday leave reflect a thoughtful approach towards employee wellbeing; ongoing support for professional subscriptions demonstrates investment in your continued development. The firm's inclusive culture values collaboration above all else, encouraging open communication between partners across regions so that everyone can share best practices freely. With access to an industry-varied SME client base plus opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration on advisory or corporate finance projects, you'll find ample scope here not just for career progression but also personal satisfaction derived from making a real difference in clients' lives.

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