Audit Quality & ISQM Manager

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

• 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

• £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