Audit & Accounts Director (RI Pathway) – Birmingham

About the role

This senior position is designed for an established RI or an ambitious Associate Director/Senior Manager seeking a clear pathway to RI status and eventual partnership. Based in Birmingham, you will drive the growth of the audit and accounts function, lead client engagements and contribute to the department’s strategic leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a senior leader and ambassador for the firm both internally and externally.
• Lead and manage audit and accounts engagements, including complex client assignments.
• Take on (or work towards) RI responsibility for a portfolio of clients.
• Drive business development activities and win new clients.
• Build and develop your own client portfolio over time.
• Support and contribute to the leadership and strategy of the audit function.
• Lead, mentor and develop team members across audit and accounts.
• Manage client relationships, lead meetings and advise on business matters.
• Promote collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement across teams.

Required profile

• ACA or ACCA qualified with an audit qualification.
• Proven experience within an audit and accounts environment at Senior Manager, Associate Director or Director level.
• Strong technical knowledge of audit standards (ISAs) and UK GAAP.
• Experience managing teams and leading client engagements.
• Track record or strong interest in business development and networking.
• Commercially aware with ambitions to progress to RI/Partner.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.

Required skills

• ISAs (International Standards on Auditing)
• UK GAAP

What we offer

• Full‑time permanent position with a competitive salary.
• Leadership‑level benefits and a clear pathway to RI status and partnership.
• Significant influence in shaping a growing audit function.
• Strong exposure to business development and leadership opportunities.