Senior Audit Director / RI Partner Designate

Senior Audit Director / RI Partner Designate, Bicester. 

Join a Top 40 accountancy and advisory practice with a strong regional presence and a reputation for its consultancy-led, holistic approach. Based 4 days a week in the Bicester office, this opportunity is ideal for a Senior Audit Manager or existing RI looking to take the next step towards Partner level and contribute to the continued growth of a regional centre of excellence.

If you’re not yet an RI, full competency support will be provided.

Working closely with the Audit Partner and wider leadership team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the audit function - leading high-quality audits, mentoring your team, and building trusted client relationships.

You’ll have the autonomy to influence firm-wide strategy while remaining hands-on with clients across a varied and interesting portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead audits from planning through to completion, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Review financial statements and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Manage, mentor, and develop audit staff, conducting regular reviews and providing ongoing coaching.
• Support resourcing and workflow management across the audit department.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for growth and added value.
• Deliver CPD training and stay abreast of technical and legislative developments.
• Begin to build and manage your own client portfolio, with full Partner-level support

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Proven experience leading audits from planning to completion.
• Excellent technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Confident communicator with credibility at board level.
• Ambitious, proactive, and passionate about driving audit quality and team development.
• RI status (or currently working towards it).

Why This Role Stands Out

• Lead a growing audit department with a diverse, high-calibre client base (OMBs, SMEs, and larger groups).Hold or progress toward RI status with full study support provided.
• Influence firm strategy and shape the future of the audit function.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture that values people and performance.
• Clear, structured pathway to Partner level.

 What’s on Offer

• Salary: £90,000 – £120,000+ DOE
• Profit share/performance bonus potential
• Enhanced pension & generous holiday allowance
• Hybrid working (up to 20% remote)
• Car allowance and flexible benefits package
• Tailored training and Partner mentoring

Next Steps

Ready to advance your audit career with a firm that values people, purpose, and progress?  Apply now for this Senior Audit Director / RI Partner Designate opportunity in Aylesbury.

Fletcher George is an inclusive, Surrey-based financial recruiter committed to promoting diversity and helping talented professionals find roles where they can truly thrive. All relevant applications will be reviewed promptly, with responses to suitable candidates within 48 hours.