A leading professional services firm is seeking a proven Senior Manager to join its Audit Quality function. This team plays a critical role in supporting audit engagement teams on complex risk, contractual, and reporting matters, ensuring the highest standards of audit quality and compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and evolving team, contributing to the development of processes, guidance, and best practice while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.
You will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment that prioritises quality, continuous improvement, and professional development. The organisation offers opportunities to develop technical expertise, contribute to firm-wide initiatives, and build strong internal networks while working alongside experienced professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance on audit reporting matters, including the structure and content of audit reports and related documentation
- Review and approve non standard engagement documentation, including engagement letters, contractual amendments, and confidentiality agreements
- Support audit teams in identifying and addressing risk matters on engagements, including reviewing relevant documentation where required
- Approve modified and non standard audit reports, including those involving component auditors
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and oversight of processes supporting audit risk management and quality control frameworks
- Identify emerging risk and reporting issues, and develop practical guidance and policies to support audit teams
- Produce and maintain technical materials, including templates, manuals, and internal guidance
- Support wider audit quality initiatives and projects across the organisation
Requirements
- Professionally qualified accountant (e.g. ACA or equivalent)
- Strong audit experience, including exposure to complex or regulated entities (such as listed or public interest entities), or experience in a technical/internal audit advisory role
- Demonstrable expertise in audit risk, reporting, and technical matters
- Confident in challenging stakeholders and applying professional scepticism
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex or sensitive information clearly
- Ability to work independently, use initiative, and collaborate effectively within a team
