Audit And Accounts Director
Listed on 2026-10-28
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Accounting
Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance -
Management
Ready to be an owner, not just a senior employee? This independent Liverpool firm needs a Responsible Individual to lead a balanced portfolio of audit and general practice work - and, for the right person, there is a real opportunity to buy into the equity. It suits an RI who wants genuine influence over where the firm goes next and a stake in the result.
Auditand Accounts Director RI - This Role Is Ideal For
This role is ideal for an RI who:
- Signs off audits today but feels the ceiling on ownership where they are.
- Wants a varied 50/50 split of audit and accounts work.
- Is ready to invest in a firm and shape its direction as a future equity partner.
This is a well-established, independent Merseyside firm of accountants with a strong reputation across the region and a growing, close-knit team. Decisions are made by the partners themselves, so you will work directly with the people who own the business. The role exists due to a mix of growth and succession planning, and needs a dedicated, senior RI to lead audit and general practice work, with equity buy-in available for the right candidate.
Auditand Accounts Director RI - Responsibilities
Portfolio leadership
- Lead and sign off audits as Responsible Individual.
- Own a balanced portfolio of audit and general practice clients, around 50/50 billable work.
Client advisory
- Act as trusted adviser to owner-managed and SME clients.
- Review accounts and tax work to a high standard before it goes out.
Leadership & team development
- Supervise, review and develop audit and accounts staff.
Business development and strategy
- Help drive new business and contribute to the firm's strategic direction as a future partner.
- ACA / ACCA qualified, holding RI status.
- Proven experience leading audits and signing off as an RI.
- Strong general practice background across accounts and compliance.
- Comfortable managing clients and reviewing the work of others.
- Ambition and commercial appetite to buy into the firm's equity.
Salary: £Market rate
Benefits:
Opportunity for equity buy-in for the right candidate
Progression:
Clear route to ownership of the firm
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