Audit Quality Assistant Manager - SoQM Lead

Grant Thornton; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Work-life balance

Job summary

Grant Thornton in the UK is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the day-to-day operation of the firm’s System of Quality Management (SoQM) in line with ISQM (UK) 1. You will work closely with the Audit Director and broader practice to embed a quality culture and deliver monitoring and documentation.

This delivery-focused role offers a clear development path into senior quality management positions, with flexible working options and a strong commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) or in final stages of qualifying
• Experience in Audit or Internal Audit environment
• Ability to work with stakeholders and communicate clearly
• Understanding of ISQM (UK) 1 and UK auditing standards
• Technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and ethical standards

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing operation of the SoQM in line with ISQM (UK) 1
• Embed a culture of audit quality through guidance and training
• Maintain quality objectives, risk assessments and remediation actions
• Carry out monitoring, testing and root cause analyses
• Prepare and maintain documentation evidencing SoQM design and operation
• Be first point of contact for quality management queries
• Assist with internal and external quality reviews and inspections
• Contribute to policies, methodologies and tools supporting audit quality
• Draft reports summarising monitoring outcomes and remediation progress
• Support continuous improvement and digital tool adoption

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional work

Document and reporting

Quality culture advocate

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

ISQM (UK) 1 knowledge

UK GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Job description

Grant Thornton in the UK is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the day-to-day operation of the firm’s System of Quality Management (SoQM) in line with ISQM (UK) 1. You will work closely with the Audit Director and broader practice to embed a quality culture and deliver monitoring and documentation.

This delivery-focused role offers a clear development path into senior quality management positions, with flexible working options and a strong commitment to work-life balance.