Audit Partner

Your new company
As an Audit RI for our client, you will join a collaborative team of experienced partners dedicated to driving growth, innovation, and exceptional client service within our audit practice. Working alongside your peers, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the team, strengthening client relationships, and upholding the highest standards of audit quality. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and supportive environment where collective success is celebrated, and innovation is encouraged.
Our client is one of the largest accountancy firms in Northern Ireland, and has over 29 years of experience, offering comprehensive accountancy solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses across the UK and Ireland.

Your new role
Your key responsibilities may include:

• Strategic Leadership:
  Define and execute the vision for our audit practice, aligning it with the broader goals of our client.
• Client Focus:
  Provide trusted advice to SME clients, building long-lasting relationships and delivering tailored solutions
• Business Growth:
  Lead business development efforts to expand our audit practice, identifying opportunities, building networks, and enhancing the firm's profile.
• Team Development:
  Inspire, mentor, and develop high-performing audit teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and professional growth.
• Compliance & Quality: Ensure the highest standards of audit quality and compliance, adhering to IFRS, UK GAAP, and regulatory requirements.

• Professional Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, or equivalent, with extensive post-qualification experience in external audit.
• Registered Individual (RI): You must already hold RI status, with the ability to sign off audits independently, or be in a position to obtain it.
• Audit Expertise: Proven track record of leading complex audit engagements for a diverse client portfolio within the SME community.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Experience managing and mentoring high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence and inclusion.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of IFRS, UK GAAP, and regulatory compliance, ensuring audits meet the highest standards.
• Client Relationship Management: Exceptional ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on financial reporting and risk management.
• Commercial Acumen: Strategic thinker with a history of contributing to business development, identifying opportunities, and driving growth.