Technical Manager - top 10 firm

London | Top 10 Accounting Firm

A Top 10 accounting firm is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to join its growing London team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong audit and accounting professional looking to move into a highly visible role focused on audit quality, technical advisory, regulatory compliance and process improvement within a leading professional services environment.

Working closely with the Technical Partner and senior leadership team, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the firm's continued growth, quality initiatives and integration of newly acquired London offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer technical queries across the firm relating to:
  • Financial reporting
  • Narrative reporting
  • ISA audit methodology
  • Risk management
  • Ethics and independence
• Identify thematic areas requiring additional guidance, templates or training
• Support the development and delivery of initiatives to improve audit quality, efficiency and consistency across audit and accounts production processes
• Work with the Technical Partner to coordinate the external cold file review process
• Analyse thematic issues and root causes, developing remediation plans including training and coaching initiatives
• Assist in ensuring the firm remains up to date with:
  • Emerging technical matters
  • Regulatory developments
  • UK Ethical Standards
  • US independence rules
• Support the implementation of new regulatory requirements and the continual development of firm-wide policies, procedures and processes
• Assist with the integration of newly acquired London-based offices
• Work alongside the Technical Partner and Head of Audit in developing assurance and advisory service lines

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and ISA audit methodology
• Experience within a Top 10, mid-tier or Big 4 accounting firm environment
• Strong understanding of audit quality, compliance and risk management processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience delivering technical training or guidance would be advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities