Audit Director (RI)
City
Birmingham
Location type
Hybrid
Role Overview
Tierpoint Partners is pleased to be working on an exclusive assignment with a large, nationally recognised professional services firm with a significant presence in Birmingham city centre.
With thousands of people across a substantial number of UK offices, this is a firm that operates at considerable scale while retaining a culture that is collaborative, inclusive, and people-first. The Birmingham office is home to a well-established team serving a broad and varied client base across audit, tax, and advisory services. The firm benefits from an extensive international network, a structured approach to career development, and a clear pathway to partnership for high performers.
What You Will Do
As Audit Director, you will take a leading role in the strategic growth and operational delivery of the audit practice. Your responsibilities will include:
Acting as Responsible Individual (RI) across a portfolio of audit clients, ensuring sign-off of high quality work
Leading and managing audit engagements end-to-end, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards
Overseeing the preparation and review of financial statements and audit reports
Leading and owning client relationships across the privately owned and SME market, acting as a trusted advisor
Driving business development activity, including identifying and converting new opportunities
Setting the standard for audit quality across the team, identifying risks and championing continuous improvement
Ensuring efficient resource allocation to meet deadlines and quality standards
Contributing to the firm's strategic direction and playing an active role in practice leadership
Coaching, mentoring, and developing managers and seniors, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance
Championing an inclusive and collaborative team environment
What We're Looking For
A recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA)
Strong technical knowledge of audit processes and regulatory requirements
Proven experience in managing audit engagements within SME/ Private-Equity clients
Exceptional leadership and team management skills
Excellent client relationship management capabilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Track record of business development
Proven personal network across the Midlands is desirable
What You Will Gain
A genuine seat at the table in a high-performing audit practice, with the autonomy to shape strategy and lead a team at scale. You'll have a clear and supported pathway to Partner, access to a broad and complex client portfolio, and the backing of a firm that invests seriously in its people.
Next Steps
If this opportunity sounds like the right move, we'd love to hear from you. You can apply directly using the form below, or if you'd prefer to have a confidential conversation before committing to a full application, get in touch with one of our team at info@tierpointpartners.com or call us on 01216301231. We're happy to talk through the role, the firm, and whether it's the right fit for where you're heading.
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