Audit Responsible Individual (RI) - Witney

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Witney; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED in Witney is seeking an Audit Responsible Individual (RI) to lead an established audit portfolio within a hybrid working environment. You will drive quality and compliance, acting as the main client relationship lead while shaping the firm’s audit methodologies and growth plans.

The role requires RI status, UK practice experience and ACA/ACCA qualifications. You will mentor the audit team, implement improvements, and collaborate with leadership to deliver exceptional

Qualifications

• Must already hold RI status at your current firm.
• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Significant UK accountancy practice audit experience.
• Experience leading and developing audit teams.
• Strong FRS 102 audit knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of a significant audit portfolio
• Acting as the main relationship lead for audit clients
• Driving audit quality, compliance and best practice
• Improving audit systems, processes and methodologies
• Mentoring, developing and strengthening the audit team
• Working closely with the leadership team on audit strategy
• Helping to grow the firm’s audit presence in the market

Skills

RI status

UK audit experience

Audit portfolio management

Lead and develop audit teams

FRS 102 knowledge

Quality mindset

Education

ACA or ACCA

Job description

Audit Responsible Individual (RI) – Witney / Hybrid

Salary: £85,000 – £125,000 DOE. Current RI status essential. UK accountancy practice experience required. No sponsorship available.

Overview

A well‑established independent accountancy firm in Witney is seeking an experienced Audit Responsible Individual (RI) to lead an established audit portfolio as part of a planned leadership transition. One of the firm’s existing Audit Directors is moving into a business development role, creating space for a senior audit professional to step into a key position with real influence over quality, people, systems and growth.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of a significant audit portfolio
• Acting as the main relationship lead for audit clients
• Driving audit quality, compliance and best practice
• Improving audit systems, processes and methodologies
• Mentoring, developing and strengthening the audit team
• Working closely with the leadership team on audit strategy
• Helping to grow the firm’s audit presence in the market

Qualifications

• Must already hold RI status at your current firm
• ACA or ACCA qualification
• Significant UK accountancy practice audit experience
• Strong experience managing audit portfolios
• Experience leading and developing audit teams
• Strong FRS 102 audit knowledge
• Quality‑focused, commercially minded approach

Opportunity

This is a chance to join an independent firm where you can have visible impact. You will not just be another senior audit person in a huge structure; you will be trusted to lead, improve, advise, develop and help shape the future of the audit function.

Apply

Interested in hearing more? Apply for a confidential conversation and we will discuss the firm, the portfolio and why this could be a seriously interesting move.

Equality and Diversity

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to let us know if we can take steps to enable you to present yourself comfortably.