Hybrid Audit Technical Lead - Practice Assurance

Affinia; Stratford-upon-Avon; Ibrido; GBP 70.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

25 days holiday (FTE)

Auto enrolment Pension Scheme

Death in Service

Professional membership support

Paycare benefits

Agile/Hybrid Working Policy

Dress for your Diary Policy

Descrizione del lavoro

Affinia, the UK's largest purpose-led accountancy firm, invites applications for an Audit Technical Manager in London with hybrid working. You will report to the Head of Ethics, Compliance and Practice Assurance and support audit quality across a broad client base, including complex audits.

The role focuses on technical guidance on auditing and financial reporting, methodology development, and training delivery, with regulatory readiness and partner engagement at heart.

Competenze

• ACA/ACCA qualified accountant.
• Strong background in external audit within UK practice at Audit Manager level or above.
• Experience in audit technical, audit quality, or methodology role is desirable but not essential.
• Sound working knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102), IFRS, and UK auditing and ethical standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain technical matters clearly to non-specialists.
• Confident stakeholder management skills and strong attention to detail.

Mansioni

• Provide timely and pragmatic technical advice on UK auditing standards (ISA (UK)) and Companies Act requirements.
• Research, draft, and respond to technical audit and financial reporting queries, including FRS 102 and IFRS.
• Support consultation processes for complex or high‑risk audit judgments, including second‑partner reviews where required.
• Perform pre‑issuance and post‑issuance technical reviews of audit files, including audits of complex entities.
• Contribute to internal quality monitoring, cold file reviews, and root cause analysis in response to findings or regulator feedback.
• Monitor developments in auditing, accounting, ethical and regulatory standards and assess their impact on methodology.
• Design and deliver audit technical training for staff and partners; support CPD and regulatory training matters.
• Build strong relationships with audit partners, managers, and engagement teams; represent the firm in external forums.

Formazione

ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualified accountant

Excellent written and verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Professional scepticism

Descrizione del lavoro

Affinia, the UK's largest purpose-led accountancy firm, invites applications for an Audit Technical Manager in London with hybrid working. You will report to the Head of Ethics, Compliance and Practice Assurance and support audit quality across a broad client base, including complex audits.

The role focuses on technical guidance on auditing and financial reporting, methodology development, and training delivery, with regulatory readiness and partner engagement at heart.