Audit RI Manager (Succession to Director)
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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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