Senior Manager – Audit Quality & Transactions

About the Role

Senior Manager – Audit Quality & Transactions. Lead audit quality and support acquisition activity across a growing accountancy group. This hands‑on, high‑impact role focuses on M&A, audit due diligence and post‑acquisition integration, working closely with senior stakeholders and the Group’s audit partners.

Location: Fareham. Type: Full time. Status: Permanent. Candidates must be based in the UK.

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 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

Eligibility

Only candidates based in the UK are eligible. Sponsorship not available.

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