Audit Manager - Technical Training and Development - Nationwide

S&W; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Manager to join their dynamic Training and Development team. This role is crucial in training staff to manage regulatory and reputational risks effectively. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure continuous, relevant training and develop practical audit content that meets business needs. The company values diversity and offers a supportive environment for professional growth, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about developing others and enhancing audit quality.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Generous Holiday Allowance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Eye Care Support

Fully Funded Professional Qualifications Training

Qualifications

• Qualified by experience with significant external audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with stakeholders for updated training.
• Organising and delivering training within set timescales.
• Managing a portfolio of audit clients.

Skills

External Audit Experience

Accounting Standards Knowledge

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

ACA

CA

ACCA

Job description

Audit Manager - Technical Training and Development - Nationwide

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Company Description
At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description
We're seeking a talented person to join our ABS Training and Development team. As an Audit Manager - Technical Training and Development, you will play a key role in training staff practically to manage the firm's regulatory and reputational risk in an increasingly challenging environment.

Our national team of staff and volunteers works closely with audit teams to provide continuous, relevant training. We also collaborate with the Assurance Technical and Training (ATAT) and Learning and Development teams to deliver cohesive services.

Responsibilities include:

• Liaising with stakeholders, including the Training and Development Lead, to ensure updated training and incorporate feedback
• Organising, developing, reviewing, and delivering training within set timescales
• Preparing proposals for training development, attending relevant meetings, and building a network of contacts
• Managing or co-managing a portfolio of audit clients to stay current with practices and issues

Qualifications
To succeed, you should meet the following requirements:

• Qualified by experience (ACA, CA, ACCA) with significant external audit experience in a professional services environment
• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing standards and their application
• Good understanding of staff skill requirements at various levels to ensure appropriate task allocation
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement

Desired Skills:

• Experience in developing and delivering practical training
• A passion for developing people and improving audit quality
• Ability to develop and present practical audit content responsive to business needs

Additional Information
Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working (role dependent)
• Generous holiday allowance and options to purchase extra
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded professional qualifications training
• Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, eye care support

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the application process—please inform your Recruiter.