Audit RI Manager (Succession to Director)

Town/City:Brighton

Salary/Rate:£65,000 - £80,000

Job type:Perm

County:East Sussex

Sector:Finance & Accountancy Practice

Job ref:ECORIAM3

Post Date:21. 01. 2026

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Meet Our Recruiter

Jimmy

Director - Public Practice & Transactional Finance

01273 077004

contact@ecorecruitmentgroup.com

About the Role

📍 Brighton | Hybrid | Full-Time | Permanent

This is a rare leadership opportunity for an experienced Audit RI to step into a senior role with a clear pathway to Director and future equity ownership. You’ll initially act as back-up Responsible Individual (RI), with a structured progression to becoming the lead RI as part of a long-term succession plan.

Ideal for a senior auditor from a larger firm who wants greater influence, leadership responsibility, and long-term career security.

What You’ll Do

Act as back-up RI, supporting audit sign-off, quality, and regulatory compliance
Progress into full RI responsibility and audit leadership
Lead and review audit engagements in line with ISA (UK) and ethical standards
Oversee audit delivery, budgets, and deadlines
Build and maintain strong audit client relationships
Mentor and develop audit staff
Support the growth and future direction of the audit department
Drive improvements in systems, processes, and automation

What We’re Looking For

ACA / ACCA qualified
RI status (or close to achieving)
Strong audit background within practice, ideally a larger firm
Excellent technical knowledge and file review experience
Confident people manager and mentor
Strong organisation, communication, and judgement
Experience with Sage and Xero
High attention to detail and professional standards

What’s on Offer

Clear progression from Manager to Director
Long-term succession opportunity within Audit leadership
Salary aligned with seniority and responsibility
Defined pathway to equity ownership
Hybrid working
Supportive, forward-thinking team culture

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