Audit RI Director - Lead Strategy and Client Relationships

Iconic Resourcing Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Iconic Resourcing Ltd, based in Greater London, is seeking a skilled Audit Director to manage a portfolio of SME and owner-managed audit clients. This role involves significant responsibilities in overseeing audit engagements and contributing to business development.

The successful candidate will need to possess RI status, have a strong audit background, and demonstrate excellent leadership skills. The company offers a collaborative and progressive culture focused on professional development.

Qualifications

• Must hold RI status.
• Proven experience operating at Audit Director level.
• Strong background in SME and owner-managed business audit.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME and owner-managed audit clients.
• Lead on complex audit file reviews and ensure quality.
• Develop client relationships and identify business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Client relationship building

Education

RI (Responsible Individual) status

Experience in mid-tier or top 50 accountancy firms

Job description

You'll have the autonomy to lead high-quality audit engagements, the platform to influence strategy, and the backing of a well-established national firm that continues to invest heavily in its mid-market and owner-managed business offering.

The role is designed for someone who already operates at Director level and is comfortable being accountable for both technical delivery and commercial outcomes. You'll work closely with ambitious business owners and leadership teams, often acting as a trusted adviser rather than just an auditor, with the opportunity to build long-term relationships that go well beyond compliance.

For a Responsible Individual looking to broaden their impact, this offers the chance to combine leadership, client influence and business development in an environment that values autonomy, quality and entrepreneurial thinking.

What you'll do

You'll take full responsibility for managing a portfolio of SME and owner-managed audit clients, overseeing engagement delivery from planning through to completion. You'll act as the key point of contact for clients, ensuring work is delivered to a high technical standard while maintaining strong commercial awareness around risk, scope and profitability.

You'll lead on the review of complex audit files, provide clear direction to senior managers and teams, and ensure consistent quality across engagements. Alongside delivery, you'll play a central role in developing client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and supporting wider business development activity across the region.

You'll also contribute to the leadership of the wider team, supporting development, coaching senior staff, and helping to shape a high-performance culture across the practice.

What you'll need
• Must hold RI (Responsible Individual) status
• Proven experience operating at Audit Director level
• Strong background in SME and owner-managed business audit
• Experience within a mid-tier or top 50 accountancy firm environment preferred
• Track record of managing client portfolios and leading audit engagements end to end
• Strong commercial awareness with evidence of contributing to business development
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate autonomously while contributing to wider firm strategy

About the company

You'll be joining a well-established professional services firm with a strong and growing presence in the SME and mid-market space. The business is known for combining national scale with a genuinely relationship-led approach, supporting ambitious privately owned businesses across a wide range of sectors.

The culture is collaborative, performance-driven and focused on progression, with significant investment in leadership capability and client service excellence. It's an environment where senior professionals are trusted with autonomy, encouraged to shape how services are delivered, and supported to build long-term, sustainable careers at the top of the market.

You can call me, Jeff McCaskill, on 07433140854 if you have any questions. Alternatively, send me an email directly at [e-mail]

At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every desired qualification or skill listed for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe you can add value to the role despite having a slightly different experience from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.

Iconic Resourcing is committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.