Audit Methodology Partner

Audit Methodology Partner | Top 10 Uk Firm

Audit is changing faster than at any point in the last 20 years. Regulatory scrutiny is higher, the AQR results are public, and AI is moving from pilot projects into the core of how audits are planned, executed and reviewed.

I’m working with a Top 10 UK firm to appoint a Partner who will lead that change from the centre.

The role

You’ll own the firm’s audit methodology and be responsible for making sure it is robust, practical, and fit for an audit practice that increasingly runs on data and AI.

• Lead the audit methodology function and set technical direction across the practice
• Embed changes from new and revised ISAs (UK) and ISQM (UK) 1 into methodology, guidance and tools
• Shape how AI and data analytics are used in the audit: risk assessment, testing, review and documentation
• Build governance around AI-enabled audit tools so they stand up to FRC and regulatory scrutiny
• Use AQR findings, internal inspection and root cause analysis to drive measurable improvements in audit quality
• Work with engagement leaders, Risk, Quality and Technology teams so methodology is adopted, not just published
• Act as a senior technical voice internally and with the regulator

What they’re looking for

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent, with a deep audit technical background
• Experience in a methodology, audit quality or professional practice role within a Big 4 or Top 10 firm
• Strong working knowledge of ISAs (UK), ISQM 1 and the UK regulatory environment
• Credibility with audit partners and the confidence to challenge
• A genuine interest in technology and AI in audit, and a practical view on where it improves quality and where it creates risk
• Already a Partner, or a Director ready for admission

Why this one is worth a conversation

This is a firm-wide leadership role with real investment behind it. You’d be setting the direction for how the practice audits over the next decade, with a clear seat at the partnership table.

All conversations are handled in strict confidence. If this is you, or you’d like to talk it through privately, message me directly or contact me at [email protected]

Luke Seaman | IN2 Consult

Specialist Partner search across Audit and Tax in the UK’s Top 20 firms

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