Audit Partner

Brighton, United Kingdom | Posted on 07/07/2026

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Audit Director looking to take the next step into Partnership, or an established Audit Partner seeking a fresh challenge within a growing and ambitious accountancy practice.

The firm combines the strength of a leading regional practice with the resources and expertise of a wider national network, offering Partners the opportunity to shape the future of the audit function while retaining the collaborative culture and client focus of an independent firm.

This is a strategic leadership role where you'll have genuine influence over the direction of the audit service line, working closely with fellow Partners to drive growth, develop people and deliver exceptional client service. The position offers significant autonomy, the opportunity to build your own portfolio and the chance to play a key role in the firm’s continued expansion.

• Lead a diverse audit portfolio, delivering high quality audit and assurance services to SMEs, owner managed businesses, mid market companies and larger corporate groups.
• Build trusted, long term relationships with clients, acting as a strategic business adviser.
• Ensure exceptional client service while identifying opportunities to deliver additional value across the firm's wider service offering.

• Drive the continued growth of the audit practice through new business generation and strategic relationship development.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and increase market presence.
• Contribute to the development of the firm’s audit offering and long term growth strategy.
• Work collaboratively with Partners across other service lines to maximise client opportunities.

• Lead, mentor and develop high performing audit teams.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive and commercially focused culture.
• Support succession planning and the development of future leaders within the business.
• Contribute to the wider leadership and strategic direction of the practice.

• Ensure audit engagements are delivered to the highest professional standards.
• Maintain compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS and all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement across audit methodology, quality and efficiency.
• Champion best practice and technical excellence throughout the audit team.

Skills & Experience

• ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Significant post qualification experience within accountancy practice.
• Existing Audit Partner or experienced Audit Director ready to step into Partnership.
• RI status, or working towards Responsible Individual status.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and audit regulations.
• Strong commercial awareness with a successful track record of business development.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship building abilities.
• Collaborative mindset with the ambition to help shape the future of a growing practice.
• Genuine opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a growing audit practice.
• Access to the resources and expertise of a wider national network while maintaining a regional client focus.
• High quality client portfolio across a broad range of sectors.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Collaborative leadership environment with significant autonomy.
• Continued investment in technology, innovation and people.
• Clear long term career and leadership opportunities.

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