Audit and Assurance Technical Manager (9 month FTC)

At The Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales (ICAEW), you'll be part of an organisation that's shaping the future of business, finance and the accountancy profession on a global scale. Our bold Direction 2030 strategy puts members, innovation, sustainability and trust at the heart of everything we do; creating an exciting, forward looking environment where your work has real impact. We invest in our people through our benefits package, continuous development and a supportive, inclusive culture that empowers you to grow and thrive. If you're looking for a role with purpose, influence and opportunity, ICAEW is a place where your future can truly take shape.

We're looking for a Audit and Assurance Technical Manager to join our team in London on a 9 month full time contract This role offers a salary of £84,000 per annum with a hybrid working pattern. The Audit and Assurance Technical Manager will support ICAEW members with timely and practical support on audit and assurance issues, through the creation and dissemination of guidance and commentary. Shaping ICAEW policy and champion ICAEW's reputation and influence in audit and assurance matters, particularly in relation to audit quality, UK audit reform, sustainability assurance, and proposals for the improvement of UK and international auditing and assurance standards and practice.

What you will be doing:

• Engage directly with key stakeholders within and outside the profession on key policy issues and challenges in audit and assurance.
• Create and curate high quality implementation support and guidance for ICAEW members on auditing and assurance standards and other related areas, including written content and webinars, podcasts and putting together events.
• Raising awareness and communicating key developments to members through writing articles for ICAEW Insights and other media channels.
• Develop ICAEW technical policy positions on audit and assurance matters, including formulating representations to regulators and standard setters and coordinating outreach with ICAEW members.
• Act as secretary to Audit and Assurance working groups as needed, developing agendas with colleagues, circulating meeting papers in advance of virtual or hybrid meetings, and assisting the chairs of those working groups promote valuable technical and practical discussions.

What you will need:

• Strong understanding of current developments in audit and assurance.
• Demonstrated interest in emerging issues, including sustainability assurance and artificial intelligence (AI).
• Experience in technical-focused roles, with the ability to plan effectively and deploy resources to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Strong management capabilities, including the ability to: Monitor workloads and set clear priorities.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships across the organisation.
• Ensure activities and policy initiatives align with and support organisational strategy.

What you can expect from us:

We believe doing your best work starts with feeling supported both professionally and personally. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to give you flexibility, security, and peace of mind: A generous 9% pension Healthcare cash plan Private Medical Insurance Life assurance at 4x your salary 24 days' holiday, and the option to buy or sell extra days Hybrid working Everyday savings through gym discounts, travel loans, and retail perks Enhanced family leave, including up to 6 months on full pay Ongoing wellbeing support, including access to CABA A paid day each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you It's all part of creating an environment where you can thrive, in work and beyond.

For a full overview of our benefits package please see below.

Additional Information Benefits Who We Are Diversity & Inclusion Governance We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive enough suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.