RI Audit Director Job at Southampton Full Time NEW

Your new company
A long-established and highly regarded accountancy practice with several offices across Central and Southern England is looking to appoint an Audit RI Director or Partner as part of its strategic growth.The firm has an excellent reputation for technical quality, a strong advisory offering and a people-first culture. Teams benefit from modern systems, collaborative working practices and a clear commitment to ongoing investment in training, leadership development and inclusion.
As the firm continues to expand, there is genuine scope for influence, visibility and long-term progression.
Your new role
This newly created position will see you lead and develop the audit function within one of the firm’s key offices. You will manage and grow a diverse client portfolio, increase the firm’s local presence and play a pivotal role in shaping the audit ’ll work closely with senior leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality services, support business development initiatives, monitor performance metrics, and contribute to broader firm-wide goals.
Line management, coaching and developing the audit team will be a major part of your remit, alongside helping to strengthen external relationships and representing the practice in networking and technical forums.
Hybrid working is available (typically three office days), alongside flexible hours
What you’ll need to succeed
• ACA or ACCA qualified• RI status• 5-7+ years’ post-qualified UK audit experience• Proven track record operating at Senior Manager, Associate Director or Director level• Strong UK audit knowledge and confidence handling a wide range of technical topics• Excellent communication and client relationship skills• Demonstrated success in business development and growth• Commercial mindset with the ability to influence senior stakeholders• A collaborative, supportive leadership style
What you’ll get in return
Hybrid and flexible working • Clear leadership pathway and long-term progression • Exposure to a broad and varied client base • Opportunity to shape the audit offering and influence firm strategy • Management Development Programme • Internal awards and recognition schemes • Supportive, inclusive culture with strong investment in people • Regular firm-wide events • Competitive benefits including: – 25 days’ holiday + buy/sell options + flexible bank holidays – Additional wellbeing day – EAP with 24/7 GP access – Wellbeing and coaching platforms – Retail discounts – Health cash plan – EV salary sacrifice – Referral bonuses – Pension salary sacrifice – Life assurance – Enhanced family leave
What you need to do now
If you’re an experienced audit leader with RI status and are looking for a confidential conversation about a strategic Director/Partner opportunity, please get in touch.
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