Job Description
Salary – Competitive depending on experience
Hours - Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with flexible, hybrid working
Holiday – 32 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) plus birthday day off and public holidays in England and Wales.
Overview of the role:
Are you a technically outstanding Audit RI looking for a fresh challenge and a real opportunity to make your mark?
We’re seeking an Audit RI to join TC East as a Salaried Partner. This is a senior leadership role within our growing audit department, offering the chance to shape the direction of the service line, lead a talented team, and play a pivotal part in our ambitious growth journey.
While our audit department is primarily based in Letchworth, we can be flexible on location within our TC East offices (Letchworth or Huntingdon). Hybrid working is part of our culture, so you’ll have some flexibility on where and how you work.
As a key leader within the firm, you’ll combine technical excellence with building trusted client relationships, developing people, and supporting the wider growth of TC East. For the right candidate, there is a clear route to Head of Audit and ultimately equity partnership, with the opportunity to progress quickly if that is your ambition.
Key responsibilities of an Audit RI will include:
• Lead the delivery of high-quality audits across a diverse SME client base, ensuring technical excellence and robust reporting.
• Act as the Responsible Individual for signing off audit files and providing authoritative technical guidance to both clients and colleagues.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients, becoming their “go-to” advisor for audit and assurance matters.
• Manage, mentor and inspire a team of auditors, fostering a culture of quality, collaboration and professional growth.
• Spot opportunities to add value, whether through advisory services, business insights, or practical solutions that help clients prosper.
• Play a proactive role in business development, from converting leads to contributing to the continued growth of TC East.
About you
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
• previous UK SME audit experience at Director or Partner level is essential
• minimum of 8-10 years practice audit experience is essential
• RI status
• ACA or ACCA qualified
• excellent technical knowledge, eg UK GAAP, FRS102, IFRS and ISA’s
• enjoy working as part of a team and developing effective, long-lasting working relationships at all levels
• proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• experience with audit and tax software such as CCH, Digita Cotax, and Inflo (desirable).
• familiarity with accounting platforms including SAP, Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks.
• comfortable using digital communication and social media tools where appropriate for professional purposes.
• a pro-active approach to tasks whether they are big or small
• motivated by a fast-paced environment & excited to immerse yourself in our culture and business.
• excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• must have own car and full driving licence.
About us
We are TC Group, the fastest-growing top 20 accountancy firm in the UK. As trusted business advisors, we provide tailored support and strategic advice to ambitious business owners.
At TC East, we have offices in Letchworth, Huntingdon, and a presence in Cambridge, with our audit department operating from Letchworth. We pride ourselves on being approachable, knowledgeable, and committed to delivering a first-class service.
As part of TC Group, we benefit from the scale and expertise of a national firm, while maintaining strong local relationships and a personal approach. We’re an ambitious group of people, keen to continue growing our client base and delivering high-quality service. Our clients span a wide range of industries and sizes, and we’re supporting more and more of the UK’s ambitious business owners, SMEs, and large corporations.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately we are unable to provide Sponsorship.