Join Grant Thornton UK as an Audit Director, RI. Our recent investment from Cinven marks a key moment in our journey, driving growth with enhanced technology, a larger client base, and greater career progression opportunities.

As an Audit Director you will be a Responsible Individual focused on delivering and signing off high‑quality audits while playing a pivotal role in the strategic growth of the team, business development, and fostering an inclusive culture. We are looking for experienced RIs who have a high audit quality rating, operate in either the listed or mid‑market space, and have a passion for coaching teams to success and building long‑standing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and sign off high‑quality audits in compliance with professional standards.
• Lead the strategic growth of your audit team, driving business development and client relationship building.
• Coach and develop audit staff to achieve quality and performance goals.
• Promote an inclusive, collaborative and high‑performing culture within the practice.

Qualifications

• Existing Recognition/Identification (RI) status with a superior audit quality rating.
• Significant experience in the listed or mid‑market sector.
• Proven track record of coaching and developing audit teams.
• Strong client management skills and ability to build enduring relationships.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary with a reward package that includes an Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) – we are the only large UK firm to offer equity units to people below partner grade, enabling you to share in the firm’s growth. Additional benefits include a £1.2 million investment in “3D” data‑driven digital mindset training.

Culture & Development

• Inclusive, collaborative, high‑performing work environment.
• Flexible working arrangements and open conversations with the audit team.
• Clear development plans from day one, with a pathway to partner.

Note to agencies – we operate a direct sourcing model but do have a formal PSL in place if needed. We will only consider speculative CVs or candidate profiles if directed to the Talent & Recruitment team, not to the Audit practice.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Accounting / Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Accounting