Audit and Compliance Manager (Permanent) in Gloucester

Base Location: UK Wide with occasional travel to London (approximately every two months).

The KPMG Audit function is a cornerstone of our business. We do work that matters to our local business and communities – supporting investment and economic growth across the UK. Working on complex audit engagements, which could include big retailers, UK banks, Insurance Houses and multinational organisations, our team strives to provide best-in-class Audit solutions to audited entities who trust us to get it right first time.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

In the UK, the relationships we have with our audited entities are subject to significant and complex independence restrictions. It is critical for the firm to be able to navigate these restrictions accurately and efficiently to continue to build trust with our audited entities and clients. This is an area that goes right to the heart of KPMG’s quality agenda.

In this interesting and challenging environment, we are looking to recruit a Manager, in a permanent role, to work with a team of specialists who will be responsible for providing first-line independence support to UK audit teams, including non-audit service permissibility assessments, clearance reviews for audit targets and Sentinel tree accuracy. The team are expected to provide high-quality advice and support to engagement teams.

In your role, you will be responsible for reviewing complex permissibility requests, liaising with the SLPs (Sentinel Lead Partners) on permissibility issues and monitoring actions, undertaking independence clearances and supporting junior team members.

Supporting the Senior Manager in the day-to-day operation of the Sentinel permissibility service, managing the independence clearance process in Checkpoint, and the Sentinel family tree accuracy process. Supporting and coaching junior team members and writing guidance, communications, and training to upskill and accredit new joiners. Assisting the Senior Manager in responding to regulators’ feedback and/or enhancing our processes and overall compliance – by using experience gained in the field, providing practical solutions, driving projects forward and maintaining momentum.

Act as a subject matter expert in the field. Ensure compliance with all relevant IQSM1 controls.

Highly effective management and relationship building skills; Strong attention to detail as well as an ability to work under pressure whilst demonstrating an unwavering focus on quality. Have a sense of community and purpose. An understanding of risk management/compliance systems (for example Sentinel) and processes would be an asset. Previous experience with project implementation and a familiarity with audits and audited entities would also be beneficial.

To discuss this or wider Audit roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Audit at KPMG covers the entire UK. With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. Within Audit we have a range of divisions and specialisms.