Audit Quality & Transactions Lead



Fareham / Hybrid with travel for meetings




About the role



We're looking for a
Audit Quality & Transactions Lead to play a key role in driving audit quality and supporting acquisition activity across a growing accountancy group.



This is a
hands-on, high-impact role with strong exposure to
M&A, audit due diligence, and post-acquisition integration . You'll work closely with senior stakeholders including Partners, Responsible Individuals (RIs), M&A teams, and external advisers helping to shape audit quality and consistency across the business.



The role is internally focused and is non-client facing - your 'clients' are the Group's Audit Partners. No timesheets are required, enabling you to focus on delivering high-quality outcomes rather than time tracking.



If you enjoy combining
technical audit expertise with commercial projects , this role offers the perfect blend.




What you'll be doing




Transactions & M&A support

• Lead and support audit and compliance due diligence on acquisitions


• Review audit files, identify risks, and contribute to DD reporting


• Act as a key contact for sellers during due diligence


• Support integration activities, including audit readiness and engagement transfers


• Review RI applications and professional indemnity information

Audit quality & post-completion work

• Conduct audit file reviews across the group


• Track and follow up on post-deal actions and improvements


• Identify recurring themes and translate them into practical guidance and training

Supporting local offices

• Partner with local teams to improve audit quality and consistency


• Contribute to training initiatives and audit leadership development

Technical & process development

• Provide support on audit and UK GAAP queries


• Help develop and improve audit methodology, templates, and systems


• Monitor regulatory changes and translate them into practical business impact

About you

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)


• Strong audit background at Manager or Senior Manager level


• Deep understanding of audit quality, compliance, and file review processes


• Confident working with senior stakeholders across multiple teams


• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities


• Strong report writing and communication skills


• Commercially aware with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach

Desirable experience

• Audit quality reviews (hot/cold file reviews)


• Exposure to M&A, due diligence, or integration


• Experience developing training, methodology, or audit guidance


• Background in a multi-office or network firm

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work at the intersection of audit quality and M&A


• High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership


• Chance to influence group-wide audit standards and processes


• Varied work beyond traditional audit roles


• A collaborative, growing organisation with real career progression

Apply now



If you're an experienced audit professional looking to step into a
broader, commercially focused role , we'd love to hear from you.