Full job descriptionAbout the role
We’re looking for a Senior Manager – Audit Quality & Transactions to play a key role in driving audit quality and supporting acquisition activity across a growing accountancy group.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role with strong exposure to M&A, audit due diligence, and post-acquisition integration. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders including Partners, Responsible Individuals (RIs), M&A teams, and external advisers helping to shape audit quality and consistency across the business.
The role is internally focused and is non-client facing - your ’clients’ are the Group’s Audit Partners. No timesheets are required, enabling you to focus on delivering high-quality outcomes rather than time tracking.
If you enjoy combining technical audit expertise with commercial projects, this role offers the perfect blend.
What you’ll be doing
Transactions & M&A support
*Lead and support audit and compliance due diligence on acquisitions
*Review audit files, identify risks, and contribute to DD reporting
*Act as a key contact for sellers during due diligence
*Support integration activities, including audit readiness and engagement transfers
*Review RI applications and professional indemnity information


Audit quality & post-completion work
*Conduct audit file reviews across the group
*Track and follow up on post-deal actions and improvements
*Identify recurring themes and translate them into practical guidance and training


Supporting local offices
*Partner with local teams to improve audit quality and consistency
*Contribute to training initiatives and audit leadership development


Technical & process development
*Provide support on audit and UK GAAP queries
*Help develop and improve audit methodology, templates, and systems
*Monitor regulatory changes and translate them into practical business impact


About you
*Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
*Strong audit background at Manager or Senior Manager level
*Deep understanding of audit quality, compliance, and file review processes
*Confident working with senior stakeholders across multiple teams
*Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
*Strong report writing and communication skills
*Commercially aware with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach


Desirable experience
*Audit quality reviews (hot/cold file reviews)
*Exposure to M&A, due diligence, or integration
*Experience developing training, methodology, or audit guidance
*Background in a multi-office or network firm


What’s in it for you?
*Opportunity to work at the intersection of audit quality and M&A
*High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership
*Chance to influence group-wide audit standards and processes
*Varied work beyond traditional audit roles
*A collaborative, growing organisation with real career progression


Apply now
If you’re an experienced audit professional looking to step into a broader, commercially focused role, we’d love to hear from you.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately we are unable to provide Sponsorship.