Senior Technical & Compliance Manager

Overview

In this role, you will lead DJH’s regulatory and professional compliance framework, acting as the subject matter expert on audit regulations, ethics, and quality assurance. You’ll work across all service lines to uphold high professional standards and regulatory standing. The role centers on developing and monitoring ISQM-based quality management, ICAEW practice assurance, and audit monitoring programs. You will influence policy, train staff, and report to the Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance, driving improvements across the firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance with birthday day off
• Flexible hybrid working
• Tailored learning and development
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Company pension

Responsibilities

• Lead ICAEW practice assurance and audit monitoring activities, including preparation, responses and follow-ups
• Own and develop the firm’s quality management framework under ISQM 1 and ISQM 2, with annual evaluations
• Monitor regulatory developments from HMRC, ICAEW and others and update policies accordingly
• Maintain and update compliance manuals, policies and procedures
• Design and operate the firm’s technical audit monitoring programme across audit service lines
• Lead evaluation of monitoring outcomes, identify systemic findings and drive remediation actions
• Advise on conflicts of interest and manage independence policies and PCRT obligations
• Monitor ISAs (UK), FRC guidance and Audit Quality Review findings and update methodology
• Deliver compliance and technical CPD for Partners and teams
• Report regularly to the Director group on compliance matters and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
• Support integration of compliance policies with acquisitions
• Assist with technical queries and maintain audit technology platform

Key requirements

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
• Significant post-qualification experience in a practice environment with compliance/risk/quality management
• Strong knowledge of ICAEW practice assurance and ISQM 1/2
• Experience in technical audit monitoring or file review with remediation
• Understanding of ICAEW Code of Ethics and PCRT obligations
• Strong knowledge of ISAs (UK), FRC quality and audit standards; familiarity with FRC Audit Quality Review findings
• Excellent written communication skills for practical regulatory guidance
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Confident, credible, and able to challenge Directors and senior colleagues
• Pragmatic, solutions-focused with regulatory rigour and commercial awareness
• Attention to detail and professional discretion
• Proactive in identifying compliance risks and driving improvements
• Collaborative and approachable, building trust across the firm

• Collaborative
• Analytical mindset
• Proactive problem-solving
• ISQM 1/ISQM 2
• ICAEW practice assurance
• IFRS/ISAs (UK)

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