National Head of Audit Quality & Compliance

TPF Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious mid-tier accountancy practice is seeking a National Head of Audit to lead audit compliance and strategic direction. This role requires significant experience at the Audit RI or Director level, along with strong technical knowledge in accounting standards and audit ethics. The successful candidate will enhance audit quality across a diverse range of clients. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and comprehensive benefits, providing a significant opportunity for professional influence and development.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Director level salary

Company pension scheme

Group life assurance at four times salary

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Payment of professional membership subscriptions

Access to CPD webinar library

Regular training and support

Quarterly social events

Employee benefits portal

Employee assistance programme

Employee referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience working at Audit RI or as Audit Director/Senior Manager.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge across FRS 102 and IFRS.
• Personable, confident, and an excellent communicator.

Responsibilities

• Create and update audit guidance and templates.
• Communicate audit compliance matters across the firm.
• Conduct hot and cold audit and assurance file reviews.
• Manage the annual cold file review process and liaise with Audit Partners.
• Implement actions addressing audit findings and root cause analysis.
• Act as the main contact with the ICAEW for audit compliance visits.

Skills

Audit RI experience

Technical accounting knowledge

Audit ethics understanding

Current knowledge of Auditing Standards

Experience with audit software

Excellent communication skills

Relationship building

Tools

CCH Audit Automation

Job description

A prestigious mid-tier accountancy practice is seeking a National Head of Audit to lead audit compliance and strategic direction. This role requires significant experience at the Audit RI or Director level, along with strong technical knowledge in accounting standards and audit ethics. The successful candidate will enhance audit quality across a diverse range of clients. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and comprehensive benefits, providing a significant opportunity for professional influence and development.