Audit Director Responsible Individual

About the Role

An established and visionary accountancy firm located in Milton Keynes is searching for a seasoned Audit Director who desires to move beyond executing others' strategies and start shaping their own. This role offers a unique opportunity to guide strategy, influence company culture, and progress on a clear trajectory towards becoming a Responsible Individual (RI) and potentially a partner within the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate intimately with senior partners to assist in crafting the firm's strategic direction and enhance sustainable profitability.
• Lead audit assignments for major and publicly listed clients, effectively combining direct involvement with leadership responsibilities.
• Develop and nurture a cohesive team culture that promotes inclusivity, resilience, and enjoyment in the workplace.
• Gradually assume RI duties, taking ownership of client relationships and overall outcomes instead of merely managing them.
• Engage actively in the firm's succession planning initiatives as it continues its growth trajectory.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience approaching or at the level of Audit Director within a mid-tier or larger accounting organization.
• Demonstrated history of managing portfolios comprising large and listed clients.
• Strong commercial mindset with an ownership approach beyond technical expertise.
• Proven leadership abilities focused on team building and staff development on par with task delivery.
• Possession of RI status or a clearly defined path to obtaining it is a notable advantage.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary estimated between A390,000 and A3110,000, commensurate with experience, plus bonus opportunities.
• Flexible hybrid working model genuinely integrated into company operations.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to purchase or sell extra days.
• A well-defined and supported route to partnership, supported by committed investment in succession planning.
• Employee recognition programs along with paid time allocated for corporate social responsibility efforts.
• Accredited Investor in People employer featuring accessible and engaged senior leadership.