Audit Director

Title: Audit Director (RI)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £115,000 - £130,000 + generous discretionary bonus & comprehensive benefits

Our client is a highly respected Top 20 accountancy practice with a strong presence across the UK, known for delivering exceptional audit, advisory, and business services to a diverse client base. Due to continued growth and an expanding audit portfolio, they are seeking an experienced Audit Director/Senior Manager to join their London office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a substantial portfolio of audit clients, overseeing engagements from planning through to completion and sign-off
• Act as the Responsible Individual (RI) on audit assignments, ensuring compliance with UK auditing and ethical standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients across a broad range of sectors including technology, media, property, professional services, retail, and manufacturing
• Provide strategic and commercial advice to clients, identifying opportunities to add value beyond the audit process
• Review and approve statutory accounts, audit files, and technical matters in line with UK GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing audit teams, supporting managers and senior staff with technical and career development
• Work closely with Partners on practice growth initiatives, business development activity, and winning new work
• Support the ongoing development of audit methodology, quality control, and operational efficiencies across the department
• Contribute to budgeting, resource planning, and overall strategic direction of the audit function

Candidate Requirements:

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Proven experience working within a Top 10-50 UK accountancy practice environment
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and UK audit compliance standards
• Significant experience managing complex audit portfolios and leading large client engagements
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing audit teams
• Excellent client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercially astute, proactive, and highly organised
• Experience working across multiple sectors is highly advantageous