Audit Director RI

We are partnering with a well-established and highly respected accountancy and tax advisory practice to appoint an Audit RI Director or Audit Partner to join and help lead a growing Audit function in Winchester. The firm is part of a wider top-40 accountancy group and is recognised for its strong technical capability, high-quality client base, and people-first culture.

This is a senior leadership appointment offering significant scope to shape the future direction of the Audit offering locally, grow the client base, and play a key role in the wider firm's strategic development.

• Manage, develop, and grow a varied portfolio of audit clients, acting as a trusted adviser at senior level.
• Drive growth of the Winchester audit client base through networking, marketing, and business development activity.
• Play a visible role in external profile-building, including leading client and business development seminars.
• Work closely with senior leadership and the Audit team to ensure delivery of high-quality audit services.
• Measure, monitor, and report on key performance indicators for the Audit function.
• Co‑create and implement the audit business strategy alongside the Head of Audit and wider leadership team.
• Plan, manage, and oversee the work delivered by the Winchester Audit team.
• Line‑manage, mentor, and develop audit staff, building a high‑performing and engaged team.
• Strengthen and develop relationships with international and professional networks.

• ACA or ACCA qualified with RI status.
• 5‑7+ years post‑qualified UK audit practice experience, gained within a medium‑sized or mid‑tier firm.
• Significant experience operating at Senior Manager, Associate Director, Director, or Partner level.
• Strong UK audit and technical knowledge across a broad range of audit and accounting topics.
• Proven success in client relationship management and business development.
• Commercially minded with a strategic approach to growth.
• Confident communicator, comfortable leading senior‑level discussions and external presentations.

• Permanent, full‑time position based in Winchester.
• Hybrid working model (three days in the office, up to two days remote).
• Flexible working available around core hours (10am‑4pm).

• Competitive holiday package (25 days plus flexible options including holiday trading, flexible bank holidays, and additional service‑related leave).
• Dedicated annual Wellbeing Day.
• Access to leadership and management development programmes.
• Regular employee recognition awards, long service awards, and firm‑wide events.
• Comprehensive benefits including EAP, wellbeing platform access, Health Cash Plan, pension salary sacrifice, electric vehicle scheme, Cycle to Work, and referral bonuses.
• Death in Service Life Assurance and enhanced family leave policies.
• Opportunity to shape and grow a key service line within a fast‑growing firm.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

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