Audit RI Partner

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit RI Partner to lead their audit practice in Manchester. This role offers the chance to influence the future of audit services in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. You will be responsible for maintaining high audit quality, driving client relationships, and fostering a high-performing team. If you're an experienced audit professional with a passion for innovation and client service, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking firm that values collaboration and continuous development.

Qualifications

• RI status or close to achieving it with experience in leading audits.
• Qualified ACA or ACCA with deep expertise in audit and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and sign off audits in compliance with standards.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring insightful advice.
• Drive business development and support a high-performing audit team.

Skills

Audit expertise

Client relationship management

Business development

Leadership and mentoring

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Audit RI Partner

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Manchester

Description

About Cowgills

At Cowgills, we do things differently. As one of the North West’s leading firms of chartered accountants and business advisors, we combine deep technical expertise with a fresh, down-to-earth approach to supporting ambitious businesses. With over 250 talented and engaged employees, we provide tailored financial solutions to help our clients navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve growth.

We take pride in building long-term partnerships and delivering real impact—whether that’s through audit, tax, corporate finance, or strategic advice. Our independence means we’re agile, innovative, and able to offer the kind of personalised service that sets us apart.

The Role

As an Audit RI Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading and developing our audit practice. You’ll be responsible for maintaining the highest audit quality, driving client relationships, and contributing to the overall growth of the firm. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious business where your expertise will shape the future of our audit offering.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and signing off audits in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring they receive insightful, commercially focused advice.
• Driving business development and identifying opportunities for growth within the audit function.
• Supporting, mentoring, and developing a high-performing audit team.
• Maintaining and enhancing Cowgills’ reputation for technical excellence and client service.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking audit professional who is ready to take on a leadership role within a progressive, fast-evolving, and ambitious firm. You’ll bring technical expertise, commercial awareness, and a passion for building strong client relationships.

• You’ll already hold RI status or be close to achieving it, with a proven ability to lead complex audits and uphold the highest quality standards.
• Qualified ACA or ACCA, you’ll have deep expertise in audit and financial reporting, staying ahead of regulatory changes and industry best practices.
• With a strategic and commercial mindset, you’ll be confident spotting opportunities for business growth and delivering valuable insights beyond compliance.
• A natural leader and mentor, you’ll take pride in developing your team, creating an environment where people thrive and achieve their potential.
• With strong client-facing skills, you’ll enjoy building long-term relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to business owners and decision-makers
• You’ll thrive in a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial environment, where you’ll have the autonomy to shape the future of our audit function and drive meaningful impact.

Why Cowgills?

We offer a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment where you’ll have the autonomy to make an impact. You’ll be part of a firm that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous development. If you’re looking for a role where you can shape the future of audit within a progressive and growing firm, we’d love to hear from you.