Senior Audit Technical Lead

Affinia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto enrolment Pension Scheme

Death in Service

Professional membership support

Paycare – health/wellbeing reimburse

Dress for your Diary Policy

Job summary

Affinia is seeking an Audit Technical Manager to support audit quality and consistency across the firm. You will provide technical guidance on auditing and financial reporting, support methodology development, and conduct reviews and training for internal teams.

Based in London with hybrid working, the role requires a strong UK audit background at manager level, and thorough knowledge of FRS 102, IFRS, and ethical standards. Travel to current and future office locations will be required.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA qualified accountant.
• Strong external audit background in UK practice (Audit Manager level or above).
• Experience in audit technical, audit quality, or methodology roles is desirable but not essential.
• Solid knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102), IFRS, and UK auditing/ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice to audit partners and teams on UK auditing standards (ISA UK), Companies Act requirements, and ethical standards.
• Draft and respond to technical audit and financial reporting queries, including FRS 102 and IFRS matters.
• Support complex or high‑risk audit judgments with second‑partner reviews when required.
• Conduct pre‑issuance and post‑issuance technical reviews of audits, including complex entities.
• Contribute to internal quality monitoring and responses to regulator feedback.
• Develop and update audit methodology, guidance notes, templates, and technical bulletins.
• Design and deliver audit technical training for staff and partners, including Lunch & Learn sessions.
• Build relationships with partners, managers and engagement teams; represent the firm externally where appropriate.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

ACA / ACCA (or equivalent)

Job description

Affinia is seeking an Audit Technical Manager to support audit quality and consistency across the firm. You will provide technical guidance on auditing and financial reporting, support methodology development, and conduct reviews and training for internal teams.

Based in London with hybrid working, the role requires a strong UK audit background at manager level, and thorough knowledge of FRS 102, IFRS, and ethical standards. Travel to current and future office locations will be required.