Audit Partner

Audit Partner

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Description We are seeking an Audit Partner to join our London office. This is a key leadership opportunity for a highly experienced auditor with the vision, drive, and commercial acumen to grow and shape our large corporate client base.

As an Audit Partner, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our presence in the large corporate space while continuing to deliver the highest standards of audit quality and client service. This role offers real scope to influence the strategic direction of the audit department and make a significant impact on the future growth of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow our large corporate audit offering, with a focus on developing relationships with larger, more complex businesses and groups.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders in mid-market and large corporates, becoming a go-to advisor on audit, financial reporting, and risk management.
• Oversee and deliver high-quality audit services, ensuring technical compliance.
• Drive business development, actively identifying and converting opportunities to grow the firm's footprint in the large corporate market.
• Lead and mentor audit teams, promoting a high-performance culture and supporting the development of future leaders within the firm.
• Ensure quality and compliance across all audit engagements in line with regulatory standards and firm-wide policies.
• Optimise project delivery, managing large-scale audits to ensure efficiency, profitability, and high levels of client satisfaction.
• Contribute to strategic planning, playing a key role in the evolution of the firm's audit strategy with a specific focus on large corporates.
• Act as a brand ambassador, representing the firm at industry and networking events to enhance our visibility in the market.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with significant post-qualified experience in a senior audit leadership role.
• Demonstrable success in winning and delivering audit engagements for large and complex clients.
• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to interpret and apply complex accounting and auditing standards.
• A strategic mindset with the drive to help shape and grow a practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop teams.

You may be the sort of person who is:

• Strategic Thinker: Able to see the bigger picture and align audit strategies with broader business goals.
• Commercially Savvy: Strong business acumen with the ability to identify growth opportunities and drive revenue.
• Exceptional Communicator: Capable of influencing senior stakeholders and building lasting client relationships.
• Resilient Leader: Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment while leading high-performing teams.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Proactive in driving innovation and contributing to the future success of the firm.