We are looking for an Audit, Quality, Risk and Technical Senior Manager to join our team. We are flexible on location or a remote position within the UK. The Team: The Audit Quality, Risk and Technical team provides Audit and Financial Reporting technical support to the Audit Business Line to ensure that that quality underpins the delivery of audits, thereby playing a key part in mitigating risk to the credibility and reputation of the Firm. We do this by producing methodology guidance, support materials and guidance, as well as developing and delivering the technical learning programme for our audit professional (qualified) staff. We maintain the firms outsourced audit software, ensuring that the methodology it delivers is current, effective and compliant with Auditing Standards and Regulations, as well as meeting our obligations as a member of our global network. AQRT provides support to partners and staff in the form of advice in response to ad-hoc audit and financial reporting queries, as well as undertaking mandatory risk reviews and consultations. We are responsible for internal and external monitoring and for ensuring we maintain a constructive relationship with our regulators and our global network. We undertake internal quality monitoring at both audit engagement and System of Quality Management level. The Role: Your primary role will be as a key point of contact and support to client-facing partners and staff. In this role you will communicate with a broad range of individuals within the Audit Business Line, including our strategic pillar groups, and our financial reporting advisory, IT assurance and learning and development teams. You will have regular contact with the Business Line’s senior leadership team including the Head of Audit, and Ethics and Audit Compliance partners. On a day-to-day basis your role may include: Responding to complex technical queries and performing higher risk mandatory reviews and consultation Undertaking 2nd reviews of responses to technical queries, mandatory reviews and consultations prepared by members of the AQRT team Monitoring and researching developments in technical standards and regulations to ensure these are appropriately reflected into the AQRT methodology workplan. Developing methodology guidance, templates or technical learning content Delivering training and other regular communications addressing quality, audit and financial reporting developments Providing technical input to the selection and implementation of new audit software tools. Undertaking internal quality monitoring cold file reviews Performing ISQM 1 monitoring and remediation activities Responding to regulator queries and information requests Supporting audit teams through external monitoring review processes Performing root cause analysis on findings from internal and external monitoring reviews Developing and delivering on actions identified from root cause analysis Representing the Firm externally in technical meetings and forums About you You will already be an experienced (manager) senior manager in a central technical and quality function in an Audit Firm – ready to join our team and hit the ground running You will be looking to join a growing team which provides you with a real opportunity to contribute strategically to our continual process of quality improvement You will demonstrate your commitment to quality and be confident in your sound technical competence in auditing and financial reporting matters, while recognising the importance of wider consultation when appropriate You will have a strong sense of ownership and accountability and have a track record of delivering key quality projects You will role model professional scepticism and bring a challenge mindset to interactions with Audit RIs and teams You will recognise the importance of developing people and contribute to the growth of our team through your coaching and mentoring skills Why JC? Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives - whether it’s our clients, our communities, or most importantly, our people, who now number over 900 across the UK. We work with individuals and businesses all over the country and our expertise covers almost every industry sector. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 37,000 advisers across more than 114 countries. Everything we do at Johnston Carmichael is underpinned by our four core values – Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant. We’ve created a range of ways to support our people to make sure every voice is heard, including our People and Culture Forum, and we encourage each of our sharp minds to be leaders of their work and learning. You can read more about our culture and values on our website. In the last 10 years we’ve raised more than £450,000 for charity and continuously evolved our commitment to sustainable business practices. We are Gold sponsors of the Kiltwalk and also partner with Netball Scotland and England Netball, creating an enduring impact on the ground in our communities. What you can expect As well as working with a great team of colleagues and enjoying the balance of hybrid and flexible working, we offer a range of benefits to make your time at JC even more fulfilling. Different backgrounds and different opinions make for more interesting work and better outcomes. We’re sure we don’t have to say this, but we welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of your heritage, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual identity or gender identity. We also actively encourage applications from anyone who’s had an extended time away from paid employment. Our team is made up of people who’ve taken varied routes through their careers. We’re here to give you the tools, support, and materials to develop your expertise so you can pursue your ambitions. Our JC Aspire learning programme helps everyone reach their personal goals, and we’ve also carefully created our own Leadership Development Programme, which is accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School at Masters degree level. We look forward to hearing from you If you’re ready to write your success story with us, apply today. At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.