Audit Director, RI

Grant Thornton UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Audit Directors to lead their high-quality audit team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic growth of the firm while fostering an inclusive culture. With a commitment to professional development and a market-leading rewards package, this position is ideal for those passionate about coaching and building long-term client relationships. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to maintaining high standards and investing in innovative training programs.

Benefits

Employee Benefit Trust

Equity Units

Investment in Skills Development

Flexible Working Environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Responsible Individual in audit.
• Experience in the listed or larger mid-market space.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and sign off high-quality audits.
• Focus on strategic growth and business development.

Skills

Audit Quality

Business Development

Team Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Job description

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 professionals in over 150 countries. We are a team of independent thinkers who prioritize quality, inclusion, and integrity. Worldwide, we bring diverse experiences to our clients, delivering personalized, proactive, and agile services. That's Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

Our investment from Cinven marks a pivotal moment in our journey from great to exceptional, positioning us for growth and development through enhanced technology, a larger client base, and increased career opportunities.

Like you, we have ambitious growth plans.

With record revenues since 2022, we have set ambitious targets for the future while maintaining our partnership structure and ethos.

Our Audit Directors are Responsible Individuals, focusing on delivering and signing off high-quality audits. You will have a strong focus on the strategic growth of the team, business development, and fostering an inclusive culture. We are seeking existing RIs with a high audit quality rating, experienced in either the listed or larger mid-market space, who are passionate about coaching teams and building long-standing client relationships. We are eager to expand our audit practice with individuals who value our collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.

If you are seeking a change, this is an opportunity to take a leading strategic role with a firm committed to supporting your growth and journey to Partnership.

Rewards and Culture:

Market-leading performance deserves market-leading rewards.
Our people are the core of our success, and when we win, we win together.

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we plan to introduce an Employee Benefit Trust (EBT), making us the only large UK firm to offer equity units to staff below partner grade, allowing you to share in our growth and success. A significant portion of equity reserved for future partners has been held back during the investment period to protect the next generation of partners.

Culture is everything. Ours is built on trust, flexibility, and inclusion.
Life extends beyond work. We support our teams through open conversations at the start of each audit to understand everyone's working styles and personal commitments.

Your development is our priority.
We do not make empty promises about promotions. We invest in your growth from day one, working with you to set clear expectations and pathways toward promotion.

We are investing heavily in skills development, including a £1.2 million investment in innovative "3D" Data-Driven Digital mindset training.

Quality is our focus.
Delivering for clients is about more than just completing tasks; it’s about maintaining high standards. We are proud to be the only firm to have received 100% on file reviews twice.

This is a unique opportunity at an exciting time in our development. If you are interested, please register your interest, and our internal talent team will contact you for an informal, confidential discussion.

Note to agencies – we operate a direct sourcing model with a formal PSL. We will consider speculative CVs only if directed to our Talent & Recruitment team, not directly to the Audit practice.

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