Audit Responsible Individual (RI)

Autograph Specialist Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Specialist Recruitment is seeking an experienced Audit Responsible Individual (RI) to lead and develop a Plymouth-based audit team within an established accountancy practice. The role involves managing a substantial portfolio of audit clients, leading the team, and expanding service offerings through strong client engagement and new business development.

The successful candidate will maintain high standards of accounting and auditing practice, oversee risk management, and work with

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA/CA qualified is required or equivalent.
• Experience at Senior Manager level in an accountancy practice.
• Experience managing an audit portfolio and RI responsibilities.
• Proven leadership and team development experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting/auditing standards and changes.
• Strong technical judgement, commercial awareness and BD skills.
• Confident communication and client-relations abilities to win new work.
• Excellent organisational skills and deadline management.
• Familiarity with MS Office; Caseware, Datasnipper and IRIS beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the audit team, underpinning performance and growth.
• Manage a substantial audit portfolio and act as a main client contact.
• Identify and pitch for new audit work and assignments.
• Build client relationships and grow the firm's services.
• Promote audit services with senior leadership and align with business goals.
• Oversee departmental profitability and financial performance.
• Maintain high technical, professional and regulatory standards.
• Oversee risk management related to audit engagements.
• Drive improvements in processes and adopt tech and AI where appropriate.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to team members.

Skills

Senior Manager experience

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACCA, ACA or CA qualified

Tools

Caseware

Datasnipper

IRIS

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