Job Description
TC Group is a growing UK advisory and accountancy group. Our ambition is to deliver a consistent, high-quality client experience across every office, supported by robust audit quality, strong governance and a modern audit offering.
Role purpose
As National Head of Audit you will lead and develop TC Group's audit service across the UK. Your primary focus is to help our offices grow audit revenue in a controlled, high-quality way: enabling Audit Partners to sell and deliver audit services, visiting offices to embed best practice, monitoring audit quality and compliance, and leading future developments in methodology, technology and standards.
Reporting line and scope
Initially reporting to the Audit Compliance Principal, you will lead the Audit Committee and take day-to-day ownership of audit quality, governance and capability across the Group. The role is predominantly internal-facing; your key stakeholders are our Audit Partners, audit teams and leadership. This role is intended to develop into the Audit Compliance Principal position for the right individual.
Key responsibilities
- Grow and enable the Group audit service
- Office engagement and capability building
- Audit quality, compliance and monitoring
- Audit development and technology strategy
- Acquisitions, due diligence and integration
Please see full job description for full responsibilities.
Stakeholder management
You will work closely with Audit Partners/RIs, office Managing Partners, audit managers and seniors, the Audit Compliance Principal, the Audit Committee, Learning & Development, and operational leadership. You will also liaise with external reviewers and regulators as required.
About you
We are looking for a technically strong, pragmatic audit leader who can influence and coach senior stakeholders and drive consistent standards across multiple offices.
Essential experience and qualifications
- ICAEW or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
- Significant experience operating at Audit RI, Audit Director or Senior Manager level in an ICAEW/ACCA registered audit practice.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge across FRS 102 and IFRS and a sound understanding of audit ethics and UK auditing standards.
- Experience leading or supporting ISQM design and monitoring within an audit practice.
- Strong working knowledge of audit software and audit technology (ideally CCH Audit Automation) and the ability to lead change.
Skills and behaviours
- Commercially aware and able to translate technical quality requirements into practical, office-level actions that support growth.
- Confident communicator and coach, able to influence Partners and senior staff and handle difficult messages constructively.
- Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities across a national network.
- Data-driven approach to monitoring quality and performance, with a focus on measurable outcomes.
- Positive mindset, collaborative style and a continuous improvement orientation.
Working pattern and travel
This is a hybrid, flexible role with regular UK travel to TC Group offices, including occasional overnight stays. The main office is in Whiteley but you may based from any of our UK audit offices, by arrangement.
Reward and benefits
- Competitive salary reflecting experience and calibre.
- Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with flexible, hybrid working.
- Pension scheme and group life assurance (4x salary).
- 28 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) plus the option to purchase additional days.
- Employee benefits portal (cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases).
- Employee Assistance Programme and Employee Referral Bonus.
- Ongoing training and development in a friendly, inclusive environment.
Eligibility
Applicants must be based in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
