Audit Quality Senior Manager

Rutherford Briant; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy and advisory firm in London seeks an Audit Quality Senior Manager to support client-facing partners and ensure high auditing standards. The role offers flexible working, a clear pathway to partnership, and a strong commitment to professional growth and community impact. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in auditing and financial reporting, and a solid understanding of ISQM1 standards.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Pathway to Partnership status

Enhanced maternity and paternity policies

CSR initiatives including volunteering days

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Manager or Senior Manager within a technical and quality function.
• Demonstrate sound technical competence in auditing and financial reporting matters.
• Evidence of being a role model with professional scepticism.

Responsibilities

• Act as a central point of contact across the Audit Business Line.
• Monitor developments in regulatory standards for methodology.
• Deliver training sessions about audit and quality developments.

Skills

Technical competence in auditing

Experience in financial reporting

Professional scepticism

Job description

Ready to be part of a firm that builds success stories for all people - starting with you?

Join a leading accountancy and advisory firm that’s committed to professional growth, meaningful client relationships, and community impact. With a strong national presence and global connections, this firm works across diverse industries, offering a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. If you're looking for a career where your contributions are valued and your development is a priority, this is the opportunity for you.

In this role, you’ll be a key support for client-facing partners and staff, acting as a central point of contact across the Audit Business Line. You’ll collaborate with various teams, including financial reporting, Audit and Assurance, and Learning and Development, while maintaining regular communication with senior leadership, including the Head of Audit and compliance partners.

Responsibilities:
As a, Audit Quality Senior Manager, you will…

• Respond to queries, often of a technical nature, and perform mandatory reviews and consultation for high risk projects.
• Monitor and research developments in regulatory standards to ensure these are appropriately reflected into the methodology for the firm.
• Run ISQM1 monitoring, and work on remediation efforts where needed
• Develop methodology guidance, templates and technical learning content
• Deliver training sessions, and other communications addressing audit, quality, and financial reporting developments
• Provide technical insight to the selection and implementation of new software for the audit team
• Undertake internal quality monitoring file reviews

Requirements:
As an Audit Quality Senior Manager, you will need…

• Prior experience as a Manager or Senior Manager within a technical and quality function
• Ability to demonstrate sound technical competence and experience in auditing and financial reporting matters
• Evidence of being a role model with a professional scepticism, able to challenge Audit Ris, Partners, and their teams
• Prior experience working to ISQM1 standards

Benefits:
As an Audit Quality Senior Manager, you will get…

• Flexible working policy allowing for high amounts of remote working within the UK
• Clear route for a Pathway to Partnership status
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
• Firm with strong CSR initiatives including volunteering days and charity partnerships

If you are an ambitious Audit Quality specialist, looking for an opportunity to develop your skillset in a varied and challenging role, then apply now!

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.