Senior Technical & Compliance Manager

Lets talk about the role...

• Lead the firms compliance with ICAEW practice assurance and audit requirements and manage all aspects of monitoring visits including preparation responses and follow-up
• Own and develop the firms quality management framework under ISQM 1 and ISQM 2 including the annual evaluation of the system of quality management
• Monitor developments from the HMRC ICAEW and other regulatory bodies assessing the impact on firm policies and procedures and communicating findings to Partners and team members
• Maintain and update the firms compliance manuals policies and procedures ensuring they remain current with regulatory requirements
• Track and manage regulatory correspondence findings action plans and remediation activity

• Design and operate the firms technical audit monitoring programme including file selection review methodology and thematic inspection across all audit service lines
• Lead the evaluation and reporting of audit monitoring outcomes identifying systemic findings root causes and trends across the portfolio
• Develop and maintain audit technical guidance including updates to audit methodology templates and working paper standards in response to standard changes and monitoring findings
• Liaise with engagement teams on monitoring findings tracking remediation actions and escalating recurring or significant issues to the Director group

• Act as the primary point of contact for queries relating to the ICAEW Code of Ethics ethical standards for auditors and the PCRT
• Manage the firms independence policies including the register of financial interests prohibited services and fee dependency monitoring
• Advise on conflicts of interest and maintain the firms conflict checking procedures
• Oversee compliance with the HMRC tax adviser registration regime including identifying relevant persons monitoring ongoing eligibility conditions and maintaining registration records

• Monitor developments in auditing standards (ISAs (UK) FRC guidance and FRC Audit Quality Review findings) assessing the impact on firm methodology and communicating updates to audit teams
• Maintain and update the firms audit methodology and technical resource library ensuring materials remain current with standard-setter requirements and regulatory expectations
• Support the implementation and ongoing development of the firms audit technology platform working with engagement teams to promote consistent and effective use of audit tools
• Assisting and managing technical queries
• Assist with integration and alignment of compliance policies and systems with new acquisitions

• Design and deliver compliance and technical CPD for Partners and team members covering audit monitoring findings ethics regulatory updates and emerging requirements
• Develop and maintain compliance communications including alerts guidance notes and policy summaries
• Support the induction of new starters on compliance obligations and firm policies

• Report regularly to the Director group on compliance matters regulatory developments and the outcomes of the quality management evaluation
• Contribute to firm-wide strategy and quality improvement initiatives
• Build effective relationships across all service lines offices and support functions
  
  

Lets talk about you and your skills...

• ACA ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
• Significant post-qualification experience in a practice environment including a compliance risk or quality management role
• Strong working knowledge of ICAEW practice assurance and audit requirements and ISQM 1 / ISQM 2
• Demonstrable experience of technical audit monitoring or file review including identifying findings root cause analysis and driving remediation
• Sound understanding of the ICAEW Code of Ethics ethical standards for auditors and PCRT obligations
• Strong working knowledge of ISAs (UK) FRC quality and audit standards and familiarity with FRC Audit Quality Review findings and themes
• Excellent written communication skills - able to produce clear practical guidance on complex regulatory topics
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing deadlines
• Confident and credible - able to advise and challenge Directors and senior colleagues constructively
• Pragmatic and solutions-focused balancing regulatory rigour with commercial awareness
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
• High degree of personal integrity and professional discretion
• Proactive in identifying compliance risks and driving improvements
• Collaborative and approachable with the ability to build trust across the firm
  
  

• Knowledge of the HMRC tax adviser registration requirements (Finance Act 2025 regime)
• Experience of preparing for and managing ICAEW practice assurance monitoring visits
• Experience of designing or managing a firm-wide technical audit monitoring programme including reporting to leadership on outcomes and improvement actions
• Previous involvement in delivering compliance training or CPD

Lets talk benefits...

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance with an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteer day
• Flexible hybrid working
• Tailored learning and development
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Company pension
• Health MOTs
• Mental health support
• A fully loaded wellbeing social & community calendar.