Audit Responsible Individual (RI)

Autograph Specialist Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Specialist Recruitment is seeking an Audit Responsible Individual (RI) based in Plymouth. The role leads and develops the audit department within an established accountancy practice, managing a substantial portfolio and acting as the main client contact.

You will identify opportunities to win new work and work with leadership to grow the firm. The successful candidate will demonstrate ACCA/ACA/CA qualifications, Senior Manager experience, and a proven track record in leading audit

Qualifications

• ACCA, ACA or CA qualification required.
• Senior Manager level experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience managing an audit portfolio and RI responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.
• Strong communication and business development skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and deadline management.
• Familiarity with Caseware/Datasnipper/IRIS beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the audit team, supporting its performance and growth.
• Manage a substantial audit portfolio and act as key client contact.
• Identify, pitch for and win new audit work.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to grow services.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to promote audit services.
• Oversee department profitability and financial performance.
• Maintain high technical and regulatory standards in audit work.
• Take responsibility for risk management on engagements.
• Develop and improve services, processes and use of technology and AI.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to team members.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

ACCA/ACA/CA

Tools

Caseware

Datasnipper

IRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Audit Responsible Individual (RI)

Location: Plymouth
Travel: Some UK travel required

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Audit Responsible Individual (RI) to lead and develop an audit department within an established accountancy practice.

The successful candidate will manage a substantial portfolio of audit clients, lead the audit team and play a key role in developing client relationships, winning new business and supporting the continued growth of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the audit team, supporting its performance and growth.
• Manage a substantial audit portfolio and act as a key point of contact for clients.
• Identify, pitch for and win new audit work and assignments.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to add value and grow the firm's services.
• Work with senior leadership to promote audit services and support the office's wider business objectives.
• Manage departmental profitability and financial performance.
• Maintain high technical, professional and regulatory standards across audit work.
• Take overall responsibility for risk management relating to audit engagements.
• Develop and improve services, processes and ways of working, including the responsible use of technology and AI.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to team members and contribute to the wider leadership team.

Requirements

• ACCA, ACA or CA qualified.
• Experience operating at Senior Manager level within an accountancy practice.
• Experience managing an audit portfolio and undertaking the Responsible Individual (RI) role.
• Proven experience managing and developing teams.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and auditing standards, including relevant changes to legislation.
• Strong technical judgement, commercial awareness and business development skills.
• Confident communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to win new clients and work.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Caseware, Datasnipper and IRIS would be beneficial.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous learning and improving efficiency.

Additional Information

The role is based from a Plymouth office, with some UK travel required to support the wider audit team.