Audit Quality Senior Manager

Rutherford Briant; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in London seeks an ambitious Audit Quality specialist to support client-facing partners. This role involves responding to technical queries, developing methodology guidance, and monitoring regulatory standards. Ideal candidates have prior experience as a Manager or Senior Manager, strong technical competence in auditing, and the ability to work with ISQM1 standards. The firm offers flexible working within the UK and a clear pathway to partnership.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Pathway to Partnership status

Enhanced maternity and paternity policies

Volunteering days and charity partnerships

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Manager or Senior Manager in a technical function.
• Sound technical competence in auditing and financial reporting.
• Experience working to ISQM1 standards.

Responsibilities

• Respond to technical queries and perform mandatory reviews.
• Monitor and research developments in regulatory standards.
• Run ISQM1 monitoring and remediation efforts.
• Develop methodology guidance and technical learning content.
• Deliver training sessions addressing audit developments.
• Provide technical insight for new software implementation.
• Undertake internal quality monitoring file reviews.

Skills

Technical competence in auditing

Experience in financial reporting

Professional scepticism

Job description

Overview

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

• 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

• 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 professional scepticism, able to challenge Audit Ris, Partners, and their teams
• Prior experience working to ISQM1 standards

Benefits

• 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.