I am supporting a well-established accountancy practice in North London that is seeking to appoint a commercially minded Audit Director / Partner with Responsible Individual (RI) status.

This is a key strategic hire and the firm has a longstanding client base that includes entrepreneurial SMEs, international groups, and UK subsidiaries, and they're looking for an experienced RI to lead and grow the audit function.

• Oversee and manage a portfolio of audit clients, maintaining exceptional service and compliance standards

• Act as RI and sign off audit reports in line with FRC and ICAEW standards

• Provide leadership to a skilled audit team - mentoring, developing, and overseeing quality of work

• Work alongside existing Partners to shape strategic plans, drive growth, and lead business development initiatives

• Stay up to date with regulatory and reporting developments across UK GAAP, IFRS, and ISA standards

• Help modernise audit delivery through cloud-based systems and technology-driven efficiencies

To succeed in this role, you'll need to bring:

• ACA / ACCA qualification with current RI status

• Significant audit experience within a UK practice environment

• A strong technical foundation across audit standards, UK GAAP, and IFRS

• A track record of leading teams, building strong client relationships, and delivering commercial value

• A collaborative mindset and genuine appetite to shape and lead an evolving firm