Audit Quality Manager – London (hybrid) – £70-75,000

Warner Scott Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable mid-tier accountancy firm in London is seeking an Audit Quality Manager to enhance audit quality and compliance. This strategic role involves leading quality initiatives, conducting file reviews, and supporting internal procedures. Ideal candidates will have strong audit experience and a solid understanding of regulations. The firm offers private medical cover, enhanced pension contributions, and a supportive working culture without the pressure of chargeable hours.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Enhanced pension contributions

Season ticket loan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Regular salary reviews

CPD support

Qualifications

• Strong recent experience in audit within a UK professional services firm.
• Solid understanding of ISAs, audit regulation, and root cause analysis methodology.
• Practical experience conducting audit file reviews is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to audit quality initiatives and drive best practices.
• Conduct audit cold file reviews and support root cause analysis.
• Monitor developments in audit regulation and ensure compliance.
• Support evolution of internal methodologies and procedures.
• Assist with internal audit and assurance projects.
• Work with training leads to upskill audit teams.
• Promote audit quality through collaboration with stakeholders.

Skills

Understanding of ISAs

Audit regulation knowledge

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to build trust

Job description

Audit Quality Manager – London (hybrid) – £70-75,000

Audit Quality Manager - London (hybrid) - £70-75,000

Overview:

Our client, a reputable mid-tier accountancy firm, with an established national and international presence, is seeking an Audit Quality Manager to join its central quality and risk team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step away from day-to-day client delivery and take on a strategic, firm-wide role focused on driving audit quality, improving compliance, and enhancing best practice.

The Role:

You'll support the audit function with quality initiatives, methodology improvements, file review processes, and regulatory compliance. This is a high-visibility role ideal for someone passionate about audit quality, ethics, and continuous improvement across a growing and forward-thinking firm.

Key Responsibilities:

- Contribute to audit quality initiatives and drive best practices across the firm.

- Conduct audit cold file reviews and support root cause analysis.

- Monitor developments in audit regulation and ensure firm-wide compliance.

- Support the evolution of internal methodologies, policies, and procedures.

- Assist with internal audit and assurance projects around audit performance.

- Work with training leads to help upskill audit teams based on quality insights.

- Promote audit quality through collaboration with partners, managers, and senior stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate:

- Strong recent experience in audit within a UK professional services firm.

- Solid understanding of ISAs, audit regulation, and root cause analysis methodology.

- Practical experience conducting audit file reviews is highly desirable.

- Strong communication skills and ability to build trust with senior stakeholders.

- Organised, detail-oriented, and quality-driven.

Why Apply?

This role is ideal for experienced auditors ready to move into a central quality role without the pressure of chargeable hours, while still making a critical impact on audit delivery and professional standards.

- Private medical cover & life assurance

- Enhanced pension contributions and holiday options

- Season ticket loan & cycle-to-work scheme

- Regular salary reviews & CPD support

- Strong wellbeing and development culture

This is your opportunity to lead on quality, influence change, and grow in a non-client-facing role. Don't miss out-apply today.