Audit Director - RI - Pro-Finance : Job Details

Audit Director (RI) - BicesterSalary: £80,000 - £90,000Hybrid Working | Clear Path to Progression | Strategic Leadership Role

Are you an experienced Audit RI looking for a fresh challenge? Ready to take the lead in a growing firm with a collaborative, forward-thinking approach? An established accountancy practice is on the lookout for an Audit Director (RI) to join their Bicester office. With a strong network of professionals, they provide top-tier advisory and accountancy services to SMEs, blending local expertise with national support. This is your chance to play a key leadership role in a firm that values innovation, people, and client success.

As an Audit Director (RI), you'll be leading on all things audit and accounts, ensuring high-quality service delivery while playing a strategic role in business growth. Key responsibilities include: Audit & Accounts Leadership:

• Acting as a Responsible Individual (RI), ensuring regulatory compliance and top-tier audit quality.
• Leading and managing audits from planning to completion, keeping them on time and within budget.
• Overseeing financial accounts preparation and delivering valuable insights to clients.

Client Management & Growth:

• Being the primary contact for a portfolio of clients, building strong, trusted relationships.
• Identifying opportunities to expand services and grow the client base.
• Representing the firm at industry events and networking functions.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Managing, mentoring, and training colleagues, fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining quality assurance.

• ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification.
• Audit Responsible Individual (RI) status (or ability to obtain it soon).
• Strong experience in audit and accounts within a professional services firm.
• Excellent leadership, client management, and business development skills.
• A strategic mindset with the drive to contribute to business growth.

• Competitive salary (£80,000 - £90,000).
• Hybrid working model for better work-life balance.
• 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays & option to buy extra leave).
• Enhanced family leave & sick pay policies.
• Company pension scheme & life assurance (4x salary).
• Employee Assistance Programme & Corporate Discounts Platform.
• Flexible benefits including private medical insurance, dental, critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme, and more.

If you're ready to lead, innovate, and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take your career to the next level!

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