Audit quality is a core strategic priority for our client. It underpins trusted audit delivery, supports the development of talented people, and contributes meaningfully to ongoing audit reform. Achieving consistently high audit quality requires a culture of challenge, professional scepticism, strong technical resources, and investment in modern audit technology.
The Audit Quality Practice has expanded significantly over the past year, with increased headcount, new senior appointments and major investment in central quality infrastructure. This growth reflects the organisation’s commitment to strengthening audit quality, methodology and in‑flight review capability.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a high‑performing Senior Manager to join the Audit Quality Practice(In Flight Review) during a period of transformation and development. The successful candidate will bring substantial external audit experience, strong technical capability, and a proven track record of leading complex audits and audit‑related projects.
Responsibilities
- Support engagement teams in delivering high‑quality audits aligned with ISAs, firm methodology and regulatory expectations
- Perform targeted or in‑flight audit quality reviews, providing clear, practical and constructive feedback
- Challenge audit execution, documentation and professional judgement throughout the audit lifecycle
- Provide technical advice on complex audit and accounting matters
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of audit methodology, guidance and policies
- Design and deliver audit quality training, coaching and technical updates
- Identify themes, risks and opportunities for firm‑wide audit quality improvement
- Lead or support audit quality projects and initiatives that drive continuous improvement
- Act as a sector or office representative, responding to local audit quality queries and supporting sector‑specific content, training and guidance
Requirements
- Proven external audit experience, including exposure to complex or higher‑risk audits
- Strong knowledge of UK auditing standards (ISAs) and financial reporting requirements
- ACA (or equivalent) qualification
- Ability to communicate confidently and clearly with Partners, Directors and engagement teams
- Pragmatic, solutions‑focused mindset with the confidence to challenge constructively
- Strong written, verbal and analytical skills
- Demonstrated project management capability, with experience delivering multiple priorities in a structured and timely manner
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams and sectors
- Flexible, proactive approach with the ability to respond to changing business needs
- High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills
- Personal accountability and ownership of work
Culture & Working Environment
The organisation fosters a supportive, people‑centred culture built on mutual respect. From informal success conversations to structured mentoring and coaching, employees are supported throughout their careers.
An agile working framework ensures teams stay connected, collaborate effectively and share ideas. Modern collaboration spaces and multidisciplinary events encourage networking, knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
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