Audit Quality Assurance Manager

RSM; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and consulting firm in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Audit Quality Assurance Manager to enhance audit quality and compliance. The role involves conducting reviews of large corporate and listed companies, necessitating ACA or ACCA qualification. The position offers a flexible hybrid working model, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and strong communication skills. Competitive benefits include hybrid working, 27 days holiday, and wellness programs.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

27 days holiday

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working on large corporate and listed audit engagements in an Audit Manager role.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Completing audit assurance reviews with focus on large corporate and listed entities.
• Supporting other QA reviewers in completion of audit assurance reviews.
• Identifying and delivering feedback to improve audit quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical knowledge of audit and accounting standards

Team collaboration

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

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Audit Quality Assurance Manager, Edinburgh

Client: RSM

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 83becd8644c0

Job Views: 9

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

We are searching for an experienced Audit Quality Assurance Manager.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

The Quality Assurance Department (QAD) is an independent department responsible for performing an annual programme of testing to provide assurance that key controls are designed and operating effectively, ensuring compliance with external regulations and standards, and internal procedures. This is largely achieved by performing reviews of completed engagements and providing feedback to engagement teams, service line management, technical and training departments, and other parties, to drive continuous improvement in managing risk and internal controls, and promote quality and excellence in the delivery of services. QAD is respected within the firm as being important, influential and knowledgeable.

We are looking for an Audit Quality Assurance Manager to join our team and can be based out of any of our regional offices. We operate a flexible hybrid-working model, focusing on being where we can most effectively provide support to the service lines, which can occasionally involve travel to other UK-based offices.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Completing audit assurance reviews with focus on large corporate and listed entities
• Supporting other QA reviewers, including managers and RIs from the business, with completion of audit assurance reviews
• Completing other QA reviews and activities as needed to provide required assurance to the audit business and wider firm
• Identifying and delivering feedback to relevant parties, including examples of good practice, to support continuous improvement in audit quality
• Working with the Quality Assurance Director and other QAD team members to identify and implement changes to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the department

What we are looking for:

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Experience working on large corporate and listed audit engagements in an Audit Manager role
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues in a concise and understandable manner
• Strong technical knowledge of audit and accounting standards
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player, able to collaborate with others to achieve shared goals and objectives

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid and Flexible working
• 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team