About the role We're looking for a
Senior Manager - Audit Quality & Transactions
to play a key role in driving audit quality and supporting acquisition activity across a growing accountancy group.
This is a
hands-on, high-impact role
with strong exposure to
M&A, audit due diligence, and post-acquisition integration. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders including Partners, Responsible Individuals (RIs), M&A teams, and external advisers helping to shape audit quality and consistency across the business.
The role is internally focused and is non-client facing - your 'clients' are the Group's Audit Partners. No timesheets are required, enabling you to focus on delivering high-quality outcomes rather than time tracking.
If you enjoy combining
technical audit expertise with commercial projects, this role offers the perfect blend.
What you'll be doing Transactions & M&A support
Lead and support
audit and compliance due diligence
on acquisitions
Review audit files, identify risks, and contribute to DD reporting
Act as a key contact for sellers during due diligence
Support
integration activities, including audit readiness and engagement transfers
Review RI applications and professional indemnity information
Audit quality & post-completion work
Conduct
audit file reviews
across the group
Track and follow up on post-deal actions and improvements
Identify recurring themes and translate them into
practical guidance and training
Supporting local offices
Partner with local teams to improve
audit quality and consistency
Contribute to training initiatives and audit leadership development
Technical & process development
Provide support on
audit and UK GAAP queries
Help develop and improve
audit methodology, templates, and systems
Monitor regulatory changes and translate them into practical business impact
About you
Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
Strong
audit background
at Manager or Senior Manager level
Deep understanding of
audit quality, compliance, and file review processes
Confident working with senior stakeholders across multiple teams
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong report writing and communication skills
Commercially aware with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
Desirable experience
Audit quality reviews (hot/cold file reviews)
Exposure to
M&A, due diligence, or integration
Experience developing
training, methodology, or audit guidance
Background in a multi-office or network firm
What's in it for you?
Opportunity to work at the
intersection of audit quality and M&A
High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership
Chance to influence
group-wide audit standards and processes
Varied work beyond traditional audit roles
A collaborative, growing organisation with real career progression
Apply now If you're an experienced audit professional looking to step into a
broader, commercially focused role, we'd love to hear from you.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately we are unable to provide Sponsorship.
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