Audit Quality Manager
Salary: £65,000-£80,000 + benefits
Location: London (hybrid)
A well-established professional services firm is looking to appoint an Audit Quality Manager into its internal technical and compliance function. This is a senior, non-client-facing role for someone who is practice trained, technically confident and comfortable challenging audit work constructively.
You'll play a key role in protecting audit quality, strengthening methodology and supporting partners and audit teams across the firm. If you enjoy standards, judgement calls and raising the bar, this one will suit you.
What you'll be doing
* Performing in-flight, cold file and thematic audit quality reviews
* Preparing clear, evidence-based review reports for senior stakeholders
* Identifying audit quality risks and driving practical improvements
* Responding to audit-related technical queries from engagement teams
* Reviewing audit reports, including modified opinions, prior to issuance
* Contributing to audit quality initiatives, monitoring and remediation activity
* Developing and delivering audit quality guidance and training
* Liaising with senior partners, internal committees and regulators
This is an internal-facing role with real influence across the firm's audit population in London.
What you'll need
* ACA or ACCA qualified (essential)
* Practice background with strong UK audit and technical exposure
* Confident knowledge of ISAs (UK), ethical standards, Companies Act and reporting frameworks
* The ability to challenge constructively and communicate clearly
* Strong organisation and judgement when dealing with complex issues
* No sponsorship available - right to work in the UK is required
This role is ideal for someone from accountancy practice who enjoys quality, governance and improving how audits are done, without the pressure of chargeable hours.
Why consider it
* Manager-level responsibility with genuine visibility
* Technically stretching work across varied audit engagements
* A clear step for those moving from audit delivery into audit quality
* Long-term progression within accountancy leadership functions
The team is based in London, and applications for Audit Quality Manager are being handled confidentially.