Audit Partner – Responsible Individual (RI) – London

About the role

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Audit Partner to act as the Responsible Individual (RI) for a thriving professional services firm in central London. You will lead high‑profile audit engagements, sign audit reports and build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the Responsible Individual (RI) and sign audit reports in line with regulatory and professional standards.
• Lead and oversee a portfolio of audit clients across multiple sectors, ensuring high‑quality service delivery.
• Review and approve audit planning, risk assessments, completion work and financial statements.
• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting and auditing matters, including FRS 102, UK GAAP and relevant auditing standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to senior management.
• Identify value‑adding opportunities and support business‑development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical and quality‑control requirements.
• Manage engagement profitability, budgets and resource allocation.
• Coach, mentor and develop audit managers and wider team members.
• Participate in internal quality reviews and drive continuous improvement within the audit function.

Required profile

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Proven experience operating as a Responsible Individual (RI) in a UK audit environment.
• Significant experience leading statutory audits for a broad range of clients.
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing standards, FRS 102, UK GAAP and related regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex audit assignments from planning through completion.
• Excellent judgement, client‑relationship management skills and the maturity to lead complex engagements.

Required skills

• FRS 102
• UK GAAP
• UK auditing standards
• Statutory audit methodology
• Audit planning and risk assessment

What we offer

• Salary up to £150,000 per annum (range £130,000‑£150,000).
• Permanent position based in the heart of London.
• Supportive and collaborative company culture.
• Exposure to a diverse client base across multiple sectors.