Audit RI

DPC Chartered Accountants; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

People-first culture

Strong benefits package

Competitive salary + bonus + growth shares

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Audit RI Partner to lead their audit department and ensure technical excellence. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with RI status and have a passion for mentoring teams and driving business growth. This full-time role offers a competitive salary with additional bonuses and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified with RI status and strong expertise in audit regulation.
• Natural leader and mentor who takes pride in developing teams.
• Strategic mindset to spot business growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the audit department ensuring technical excellence.
• Act as Responsible Individual, signing off audits.
• Build client relationships and provide valuable insights.
• Contribute to business development for growth.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified with RI status

Expertise in audit regulation

Experience leading audit engagements

Leadership and mentoring skills

Strategic and commercial mindset

Collaborative and forward-thinking

Job description

We’re a forward-thinking team of business advisors, trusted by our clients across a range of sectors. Our success comes from putting people first – our colleagues, our clients, and our community. We’re growing ambitiously and sustainably, and we’re looking for an Audit RI Partner who shares our passion for high standards, client service and developing great teams.

Our shared values

• We shine together – collaboration and teamwork are at our core
• We do the right thing – integrity guides every decision
• We make it count – delivering real impact for our business and our people

Lead Audits. Shape the Firm. Grow with us.

Key Responsibilities

As an Audit RI Partner, you will help lead our audit department, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance and commercial growth. This is a senior leadership position working with the Audit RI Directors, playing a key role in shaping the future of the firm.

• Act as Responsible Individual (RI), leading and signing off audits in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
• Build strong client relationships, adding value through insights and commercial advice.
• Help lead and mentor the audit team, embedding a culture of quality, development and accountability.
• Contribute to business development to support our ambitious growth strategy.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with RI status and strong expertise in audit regulation, compliance and best practice.
• Experienced in leading audit engagements across a variety of sectors.
• A natural leader and mentor, you’ll take pride in developing your team, creating an environment where people thrive and achieve their potential.
• Strategic and commercial mindset – confident spotting opportunities for business growth and delivering valuable insights beyond compliance.
• Collaborative, forward‑thinking and excited about contributing to a growing, people‑first firm.

Job Benefits

• People‑first culture with balance and trust
• Hybrid working and strong benefits package
• Competitive salary + bonus + growth shares

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Location: Stoke‑on‑Trent, England, United Kingdom