Audit & Assurance Partner

Shape Strategy. Lead with Autonomy.

Join a firm where Partners shape strategy, lead with autonomy, and work with ambitious clients, backed by a culture that values impact, flexibility, and growth.

As an Audit & Assurance Partner at Azets, you’ll play a visible leadership role, influencing direction, building trusted client relationships, and helping drive a firm in transformation.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of ambitious, high-growth and regulated audit clients
• Shape audit strategy, quality, and delivery, with autonomy over how work is led and executed
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building long-term, senior-level relationships
• Drive revenue growth and profitability within your portfolio
• Play a visible role in shaping the future direction of the Audit & Assurance service line
• Lead, mentor, and develop senior audit professionals and future leaders
• Ensure regulatory compliance, audit quality, and Responsible Individual (RI) oversight
• Collaborate closely with fellow Partners across the firm in a non-hierarchical, agile environment

What You’ll Bring

• ICAEW or ACCA qualified
• Responsible Individual (RI) status
• 10+ years’ audit experience, with leadership at Partner or equivalent level
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and audit regulation
• Proven credibility with complex, entrepreneurial, or regulated clients
• A collaborative leadership style aligned to Azets’ inclusive culture

Culture & Partnership at Azets

• Strategic Influence: Partners have a genuine voice in shaping strategy and direction.
• Flexibility & Autonomy: Trusted to lead your portfolio your way, with flexible working that fits around life.
• Collaborative Culture: An inclusive, less hierarchical environment where Partners work together.
• Growth & Transformation: Be part of a firm evolving fast, with opportunities to grow alongside it.

Our Benefits

Designed to support you personally and professionally. Explore how we invest in your health, happiness, and future.

Family, Leave & Support

Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption leave; Fertility treatment support; Birthday day off; Holiday buy/sell; Flexible working policy.

Health & Wellbeing

EAP, 24/7 GP Access, Private Medical, Dental, Health Assessments, Cash Plans, Life Assurance, YuLife for challenges & rewards.

Lifestyle & Flexibility

Hybrid working, EV scheme, tech & home purchase options, travel insurance, employee discounts platform, and flexible benefits via FlexHub.

Career Progression

Dedicated career pathways, mentoring, learning programmes, and development opportunities to advance your expertise and leadership potential.

FlexHub: Personalise your benefits package to match what matters most to you – from health plans to lifestyle perks, tailored to your needs.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are proud to be a Mindful Employer and Disability Confident Employer. Creating an inclusive workplace isn’t just a statement – it’s something we live every day.

At Azets, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Even if your experience doesn’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – you might be a great fit for another opportunity.

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