Audit Partner Designate, 

Location: Edinburgh / Fife

£competitive

Hybrid working

Are you an ambitious Audit professional looking for the next step in your career? Our client, a respected independent mid-tier firm of accountants and business advisors with offices across Edinburgh and Fife, is seeking an Audit Partner Designate to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Director ready to transition into a Partner role within a supportive, growing firm.

The Role:

As Audit Partner Designate, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the firm’s audit practice. Working closely with the existing Partners, you will lead a team providing high-quality audit services, including:

• External Audits: Managing audits for a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring regulatory compliance and high standards of service.
• Statutory Accounts Preparation: Overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts, maintaining strong client relationships and providing technical expertise.
• Management Accounts: Offering strategic insights through the production of management accounts, working with clients to improve business performance.
• Advisory Projects: Leading on ad hoc advisory work, supporting clients with complex accounting, business, and financial challenges.

This role offers a clear path to partnership and the chance to influence both the strategic direction of the firm and its growing audit function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a varied portfolio of audit clients, providing leadership and technical guidance.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Supervise and mentor a dedicated team of audit professionals, supporting their professional development.
• Drive business growth by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, and contributing to the firm’s strategic objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant auditing and accounting standards and keep abreast of regulatory changes.
• Provide strategic input into the development of the firm’s audit services, working closely with the leadership team to shape its future direction.

About You:

• CA/ACCA/ACA qualified, with significant post-qualification experience in audit, preferably within a mid-tier or independent firm.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage, mentor, and inspire a team.
• Strong technical expertise in external audits, statutory accounts, and management accounts.
• A commercial mindset, with experience in developing client relationships and growing revenue streams.
• Ambitious and entrepreneurial, with the desire to progress to Partner level within the near future.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage clients and colleagues alike.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience.
• Clear progression pathway to Partner within a defined timeframe.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment in a growing, independent firm.
• The opportunity to shape the future of the firm’s audit services and make a significant impact.
• Flexible working arrangements with the option to be based in Edinburgh or Fife

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a forward-thinking firm with a reputation for excellence, please contact Stuart Ringland at stuart@lusona.co.uk