Audit Partner RI

Insite Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insite Group in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Audit Partner to shape the future of our growing professional services team. This senior leadership role combines technical auditing excellence with strategic client development and people leadership.

You will lead a portfolio of audits, mentor staff, and partner with senior stakeholders to drive growth, improve delivery, and raise quality standards across the practice.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• RI status with proven audit signing experience.
• Senior audit role within professional services.
• Extensive technical audit knowledge with focus on quality and compliance.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Commercial awareness to identify business opportunities.
• Excellent communication and ability to build trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of audit engagements with high quality, compliance and client service.
• Provide technical guidance across complex audit assignments and promote best practice.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients across sectors.
• Identify opportunities for growth through business development and networking.
• Support development, mentoring and progression of audit professionals.
• Contribute to wider strategic discussions and influence the practice's future direction.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to strengthen market presence in Birmingham.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

RI status

Job description

Location: Birmingham
Salary: Competitive package, dependent on experience
Are you an experienced audit leader looking for the opportunity to shape the future of a growing professional services team? This is a senior leadership opportunity with a well-established organisation within the accountancy sector, offering the chance to influence strategy, develop client relationships, and play a key role in the continued growth of a successful practice.
The organisation is investing heavily in its future growth plans and is seeking an ambitious Audit Partner to strengthen its presence in Birmingham. This role would suit an experienced Director ready to progress into partnership, or an established Partner looking for a new challenge within a forward-thinking environment.
As an Audit Partner, you will combine technical expertise, commercial insight, and leadership capability to deliver high-quality audit services while supporting the continued expansion of the audit function. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to shape strategy, enhance client delivery, and develop a high-performing team.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading a portfolio of audit engagements, ensuring high standards of quality, compliance, and client service
• Providing technical guidance across complex audit assignments and supporting best practice across the team
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of clients across multiple sectors
• Identifying opportunities for growth through business development and networking activity
• Supporting the development, mentoring, and progression of audit professionals
• Contributing to wider strategic discussions and helping influence the future direction of the practice
• Working collaboratively with senior leadership to strengthen market presence in Birmingham

What we're looking for:

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification
• Registered Individual (RI) status with proven audit signing experience
• Strong background in a senior audit position within a professional services environment
• Extensive technical audit knowledge with a strong focus on quality and compliance
• Experience leading and developing teams effectively
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify and support business opportunities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues
• Previous experience at Director level or within a Partner role would be advantageous

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary and partnership-level package, dependent on experience
• The opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a respected accountancy organisation
• A senior leadership position with genuine influence over strategy and future direction
• Supportive environment focused on collaboration, professional development, and progression
• The chance to work with ambitious businesses across a broad range of industries
• A culture that values initiative, teamwork, and recognising individual contribution

Based in Birmingham, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional seeking a long-term leadership position within a growing accountancy practice.