Audit Partner | Bristol

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED; West of England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED is partnering with a leading national professional services firm to appoint an Audit Partner in Bristol. The role focuses on growing the mid-market audit portfolio, developing client relationships and driving long-term growth within an established regional platform.

The successful candidate will have a strong mid-market audit background, a proven track record in business development, and will be well-connected in the local market.

Qualifications

• Audit Partner level experience, RI, Director or Partner Designate.
• Strong background in the mid-market audit sector.
• Proven track record of business development and client growth.
• Well-connected within the local market.
• Commercially astute with a long-term mindset.
• Motivated by the opportunity to influence and grow a practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a growing audit portfolio.
• Build relationships with business owners, investors and intermediaries.
• Win new work across the mid-market.
• Work with privately owned and PE-backed businesses.
• Collaborate with an established regional leadership team.
• Play a visible role in shaping future growth plans.

Skills

Business development

Client growth

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Education

Audit qualification

Job description

Join a Respected National Firm and Drive the Next Phase of Growth.

A leading national professional services firm is seeking an Audit Partner to support the continued growth of its Bristol practice.

This is a strategic hire within an established audit business that already benefits from significant delivery capability, a strong client base and an excellent reputation in the mid-market. The focus is on adding a commercially minded leader who can strengthen market presence, develop client relationships and contribute to long-term growth.

The Role

• Lead the development of a growing audit portfolio
• Build relationships with business owners, investors and intermediaries
• Win new work across the mid-market
• Work with privately owned and PE-backed businesses
• Collaborate with an established regional leadership team
• Play a visible role in shaping future growth plans

About You

• Audit Partner, RI, Director or Partner Designate
• Strong background in the mid-market audit sector
• Proven track record of business development and client growth
• Well-connected within the local market
• Commercially astute with a long-term mindset
• Motivated by the opportunity to influence and grow a practice

Why Join?

• Established regional platform with a strong presence in the South West
• High-quality client base and strong market reputation
• Existing delivery infrastructure to support growth
• Genuine strategic growth mandate
• Significant autonomy and influence to shape the direction of the practice
• Attractive profit share and performance-related rewards

This opportunity will suit an ambitious audit leader who is looking for more than portfolio management alone. It offers the platform, credibility and support to build something meaningful while playing a key role in the future success of a highly respected practice.