ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
Senior Audit Reviewer
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Closing date for applications is: 17 July 2026
ACCA is committed to a workplace culture which is inclusive, diverse, human and connected. We welcome applications from candidates who meet some but not all of the criteria listed below.
We’re currently looking for a Senior Audit Reviewer
on a full time, permanent basis. This position sits within the Compliance team.
This role is offered as a remote role based from home.
The job
Reporting to the Lead Senior Audit Reviewer, on a day to day basis, you’ll be involved in the following:
- Plan and conduct monitoring visits, to firms holding a UK or Ireland auditing certificate and/or CAA-Atol licence issued by ACCA, in accordance with defined procedures; identify and communicate any necessary improvements in the firm’s work to ensure that it is complying with relevant standards, ACCA’s Global Practising Regulations and the Code of Ethics and Conduct.
- Consider and recommend further regulatory action, where appropriate.
- Prepare and issue on a timely basis a detailed report to the firm (or, as appropriate, the Admissions and Licensing Committee or Regulatory Assessor) after each monitoring visit which confirms the findings and any required or recommended future action.
- Provide information as necessary to other departments (such as Authorisation and Investigations) in accordance with defined procedures to ensure that ACCA is able to discharge its regulatory responsibilities effectively and efficiently.
- Carry out peer reviews of visit reports produced by colleagues in the Compliance team in accordance with defined procedures to ensure consistency of approach across the department and maintain the quality of written output.
- Ensure that the firm responds to the visit report and provides any outstanding information by the date specified, including adhering to the procedures laid down for issuing reminders, where necessary.
- Respond to post-visit correspondence from the firm, including the assessment of any action plan to improve the standard of the firm’s work, and providing further guidance as necessary.
- Contribute to the design, implementation and review of regulatory procedures and systems to ensure efficient and effective performance of the Compliance team as a whole.
- Undertake other duties and contribute to other ad hoc projects undertaken within Compliance as required to ensure that ACCA maintains its status as a statutory supervisory body in the UK and Ireland.
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The person
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a recognised professional accountancy qualification (ACCA or equivalent)
- Has significant post-qualification UK and/or Irish external audit experience at manager level or above
- Has in-depth technical knowledge of International Standards on Auditing, Ethical Standards and the relevant sections of ACCA’s Rulebook
- Has extensive practical experience of applying relevant auditing standards
- Has the ability to communicate confidently, effectively and appropriately with experienced, qualified audit practitioners, both orally and in writing
- Has the ability to build strong working relationships and manage potentially difficult individuals, while remaining calm, assertive and professional at all times
- Has sound judgment and be able to make reasoned and appropriate decisions
- Has an organised and methodical approach and be able to work to strict deadlines
- Is self-motivated and able to work independently with the minimum of supervision
- Is computer literate, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Has an appreciation of the importance of appropriate management controls and corresponding “best practice” in the accountancy profession.
- Is prepared to occasionally travel throughout the UK and Ireland, which may potentially involve staying away overnight. Therefore, the candidate must hold a UK/Republic of Ireland driving licence and have access to own vehicle.
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Our Benefits
We strive to create an environment where you can prioritise your wellbeing and so have designed our benefits to give you the flexibility and power to do so. Our core benefits include private healthcare, life assurance and income protection as well as a fantastic defined contribution pension scheme. We provide an employee assistance programme and are proud to offer a financial wellbeing tool called Nudge, to our employees. Our flexible benefits platform gives you the power to customise your benefit plan to suit your needs, you can choose to add a number of benefits including extra holidays, PMI family cover, cycle to work, Travel and Gym loans and more! You can also enjoy exclusive access to our discount site and wellbeing centre platform.
We are committed to equal opportunities across our recruitment activities and have a real commitment to ensuring the inclusion and well-being of all employees. We have a blended approach to working to support our employees to balance the needs of their job with other aspects of their life.
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ACCA is the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. We're the world's most forward-thinking professional accountancy body. Since we were founded in 1904, we have led the global accountancy profession and expanded to over 1,500 employees in 50+ countries, meaning we’re a truly global organisation. Our people enjoy a working environment that is dynamic, human, and connected, and have a strong focus on being innovative and forward-thinking and creating value for our students and members.
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