Audit Director (RI)

LHH Recruitment Solutions

Audit & Accounts Director (RI Pathway)

Location: Birmingham
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Leadership Package

We’re currently supporting a growing accountancy and advisory firm in Birmingham that is looking to appoint an Audit & Accounts Director (RI Pathway) to support the continued expansion of its Corporate Audit and Accounts offering.

This is a senior opportunity suited to an established RI or an ambitious Associate Director / Senior Manager looking for a clear pathway to RI status and ultimately Partner.

The role

You will play a key role in driving the growth of the audit and accounts function, leading client engagements and contributing to the wider leadership of the department. Alongside managing a portfolio, you’ll be instrumental in winning new business, developing client relationships, and improving audit quality and team performance.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a senior leader and ambassador for the firm internally and externally
• Lead and manage audit and accounts engagements, including complex clients
• Take on (or work towards) RI responsibility for a portfolio of clients
• Drive business development activity and win new clients
• Build and develop your own portfolio over time
• Support and contribute to the leadership and strategy of the audit function
• Lead, mentor and develop team members across audit and accounts
• Manage client relationships, leading meetings and advising on business matters
• Promote collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across teams

About you

• ACA / ACCA qualified with audit qualification
• Proven experience within an audit and accounts environment
• Operating at Senior Manager / Associate Director / Director level
• Strong technical knowledge of audit standards (ISAs) and UK GAAP
• Experience managing teams and leading client engagements
• Track record or strong interest in business development and networking
• Commercially aware with ambitions to progress to RI / Partner
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills

The package

• Full-time, permanent position
• Competitive salary and leadership-level benefits
• Clear pathway to RI status and Partner
• Significant influence in shaping a growing audit function
• Strong exposure to business development and leadership

If you’re an experienced audit professional looking for a Director-level opportunity with a clear route to RI and Partner in Birmingham, apply today for a confidential discussion.

We uphold a high level of confidentiality throughout the process, so please feel free to get in touch discreetly.