Audit Data Analytics Senior Manager

Warner Scott Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Competitive salary + benefits

Generous annual leave

Career development

Learning & development support

Employee wellbeing programme

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Warner Scott Recruitment is partnering with a UK-based client seeking an Audit Data Analytics Senior Manager to lead the development of data analytics and AI capabilities within the audit practice, combining technical expertise with strategic leadership.

This role involves guiding senior stakeholders, designing tools and automated workflows, embedding analytics into audit methodology, and driving governance, learning programmes and innovation across teams.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification and post-qualified experience in external audit or technical audit.
• Experience using audit data analytics software and data visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of audit methodology and regulatory requirements.
• Interest in AI and machine learning applications within audit.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the Audit Data Analytics team.
• Provide specialist data analytics support on complex audit engagements.
• Drive development and adoption of AI and Generative AI solutions to enhance audit delivery.
• Design and implement innovative data analytics tools and automated workflows.
• Embed data analytics into audit methodology to improve consistency, quality and efficiency.
• Develop learning programmes and technical resources to build capability across the audit practice.
• Research, evaluate and implement emerging technologies that enhance audit quality.
• Establish governance, quality assurance and compliance frameworks for audit analytics.
• Collaborate with audit teams and senior leadership to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Power BI

Low-code platforms

Audit data analytics software

Job description

Audit Data Analytics Senior Manager

Location: Flexible across the UK (Hybrid)

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Shape the Future of Audit Through Data & AI

Our client is looking for an experienced Audit Data Analytics Senior Manager to lead the continued development of data analytics and AI capabilities within their audit practice.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with strategic leadership, helping audit teams embrace innovative technology while delivering greater value to clients.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you'll play a key role in driving the firm's data analytics strategy, developing new tools and methodologies, and embedding best practice across the audit function.

The Opportunity

As Audit Data Analytics Senior Manager, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day management of the Audit Data Analytics team.
• Provide specialist data analytics support on complex audit engagements.
• Drive the development and adoption of AI and Generative AI solutions to enhance audit delivery.
• Design and implement innovative data analytics tools and automated workflows.
• Embed data analytics into audit methodology to improve consistency, quality and efficiency.
• Develop learning programmes and technical resources to build capability across the audit practice.
• Research, evaluate and implement emerging technologies that enhance audit quality.
• Establish governance, quality assurance and compliance frameworks for audit analytics.
• Work closely with audit teams and senior leadership to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.

About You

You’ll be a technically strong audit professional with a passion for data, technology and improving audit quality.

You’ll ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Several years’ post-qualified experience within external audit, audit methodology or a technical audit environment.
• Recent experience using audit data analytics software.
• Strong understanding of audit methodology and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with Power BI or comparable data visualisation platforms.
• Knowledge of low-code development platforms.
• An interest in AI and machine learning applications within audit.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

What’s on Offer

Our client offers a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where innovation is encouraged and career development is genuinely supported.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Career development and structured progression opportunities.
• Learning and professional development support.
• Employee wellbeing programme and additional lifestyle benefits.
• A collaborative culture where technology, innovation and continuous improvement are actively embraced.

If you're passionate about combining audit expertise with data analytics and emerging technologies, we'd love to hear from you.