Audit Quality & ISQM Manager

Audit Quality & ISQM Manager – Birmingham – £63000 Your new company A leading UK organisation responsible for driving improvements in audit quality across the market is expanding its specialist team. This is a rare opportunity for an Audit Manager or Senior Manager from practice to step away from audit delivery and move into a role with genuine industry-wide impact. Your new role As Audit Quality & ISQM Manager, you will play a key role in reviewing how major audit firms design, implement, and operate their systems of quality management. Working as part of a highly skilled technical team, you will: Carry out inspection and review activities focused on ISQM (UK) 1 & 2 Assess the effectiveness of audit quality systems across large and mid-tier firms Analyse complex information and identify areas for improvement Contribute to long-term projects aimed at strengthening audit quality in the UK Engage with senior stakeholders across the profession Prepare high-quality written findings and recommendations This role offers structured hours, long-term project work, and a healthier work-life balance than traditional audit delivery. What you’ll need to succeed You will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with experience at Manager or Senior Manager level within audit practice. You will bring: Strong technical understanding of audit methodology and quality processes Experience working on PIE or listed audits Excellent analytical and report-writing skills Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders An interest in audit quality, risk management, or methodology Experience with ISQM (UK) 1 & 2 is beneficial but not essential. What you’ll get in return £63,000 salary Excellent pension and benefits package Hybrid working – 2 days per week in Birmingham Structured hours and improved work-life balance The chance to influence audit quality at a national level A supportive, collaborative team environment What you need to do now If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 479613341bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15…