Audit RI Partner - Regional post, shape the future of the business

Shape the Future of a Leading National Practice

Are you a recently appointed RI Audit Director or Audit Partner looking to take the next significant step in your leadership career?Or perhaps you're an experienced RI ready for the opportunity to build, develop, and lead a high-performing team within a respected national firm?

Reed Practice are delighted to be partnering with a top UK national practice-a prestigious, forward-thinking firm renowned for its high calibre people and its relaxed, friendly, yet professional culture. Every member of the team is genuinely valued, recognised, and seen as integral to the firm's ongoing success.

The Opportunity

As part of planned succession and continued growth, the firm is seeking to recruit an RI Audit Partner, based in the Suffolk/Essex area and overseeing the wider East Anglian region.

This is a unique career-defining role offering you:

• The freedom to shape and expand an already thriving audit service line
• The platform to make a long-lasting impact on team structure, capability, and client portfolio
• The support and agility of a firm ready to invest and grow rapidly with you at the forefront

Your Role as RI Audit Partner

You will be a recognised source of expertise and leadership, providing senior-level guidance across audit and assurance matters. Your influence will be central to:

• Leading, mentoring, and inspiring an ambitious audit team
• Developing and strengthening a diverse SME client base
• Driving commercial growth while maintaining exceptional technical quality
• Acting as a trusted expert in all audit and assurance affairs
• Championing the firm's values, culture, and long-term strategic vision

What We're Looking For

You will bring:

• Demonstrable experience in SME audits
• In-depth technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102, IFRS, and ISAs
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Commercial acumen and a passion for growth, improvement, and innovation
• A naturally ambitious and solutions-focused mindset
• Commitment to contributing meaningfully to the firm's long-term success

This role will start as salaried partner and offers not only a competitive remuneration and a wide range of benefits-including flexible working and income protection-but, more importantly:

A genuine career advancement opportunity with substantial scope and influence. A rare chance to take ownership within a respected national practice poised for further expansion. The autonomy to make a real mark on both people and the region.

Interested? Let's Talk. For a confidential, initial discussion, please contact: Natalie Harden - Reed Practice