Audit Partner

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About the role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategically minded Audit Partner to join our expanding Exeter Audit Team.

Working closely with the wider Devon Audit team, you will play a pivotal role in leading the team as we embark on expanding our presence in the area, with the hugely added benefit of having a ready-made client base to walk into.

We have ambitious plans to significantly grow our audit fee revenue over the next five years and this role will be key to delivering those plans.

We are keen to hear from experienced Audit Directors who are looking to progress to Partner level or from existing Audit Partners who are looking to have a significant input into a Top 30 firm’s long-term strategic direction.

You will be joining a business that is consistently demonstrating substantial year on year growth and is regularly winning audit clients from many national firms.

We are looking for an individual who is keen to immerse themselves in the Bishop Fleming culture and actively contribute to the success of the wider firm. If this sounds like you then please get in touch!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and working with our Exeter audit team to successfully deliver a broad range of Corporate, Not for Profit, and Charity audit engagements
• Developing our audit team – this will include recruiting team members and mentoring our Managers/Senior Managers so that they can reach their potential
• Working with our Partner team on our Exeter based strategic growth plans
• Working with our Head of Audit and other Audit Partners to formulate and deliver our firmwide audit strategy

About you

To be considered for the role, you will need to be:

• An RI with experience of controlling a diverse portfolio of audit clients across sectors
• A strong business developer who is keen to develop and build contacts and their network within the West Midlands business community
• A strong People Manager who enjoys building and developing a team
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills who can influence at all levels
• Able to access transport and have a full driving license.

Why Bishop Fleming?!

Bishop Fleming is leading independent provider of audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory services in the UK. With a turnover of £43.1m, the firm saw growth of almost 13% per cent over the last 12 months.

From owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and large businesses; to entrepreneurs and private individuals; Bishop Fleming offers full services across a diverse range of sectors, including:

Automotive, Charities and Not for Profit, Education, Energy, Renewables and Natural Resources, Financial Services, Food and Drink, Healthcare, Hospitality and Leisure, Housing Associations, Manufacturing, Private Client, Professional Services, Public Sector, Real Estate and Construction, Technology, Media and Telecomms, and Transport and Logistics.

Bishop Fleming is currently ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and is also the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the academy sector.

With 8 offices spanning from the West Midlands to the South West, the firm has 40 partners and nearly 500 staff, and is a certified Great Place to Work®.

Bishop Fleming is a member of Kreston Global, a global network of independent accounting firms in more than 100 countries.

If that’s not enough, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Christmas off!
• Hybrid working
• Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Assessments
• Social events with active social committees that plan internal and external events
• Numerous opportunities for development

Please contact Ria Burridge; Partner if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.

We welcome applicants who would like the flexibility in their working arrangements, including working from home or part time working, which may help to accommodate parent or carer responsibilities, further studies and activities outside of work.

We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone is given equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated fairly with respect and differences are understood and celebrated.

The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our business. The broader our expertise, the greater our chances of innovation and success. That's why we're committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level.

Closing date: 29 Nov 2024

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.