Job Title:
Deputy Director Audit Policy (10459)
Location of the job:
Birmingham
Employer:
Financial Reporting Council
Salary:
£128,157
Last day to apply:
24 May 2026
Role Summary
- Support the Director of Audit Policy in leading audit rules and ethics.
- Help shape team strategy and give expert advice inside and outside the organisation.
- Work on UK audit policies and keep updated with new technology.
- Fill in for the Director when needed and lead projects that meet the organisation’s goals.
Key Tasks
- Manage rules about ethics for auditors.
- Lead AAP team projects and give advice to project leaders.
- Work with technology lead to include new tech in projects.
- Speak with audit firms, regulators, and other important people in the UK and abroad.
- Represent the team in meetings and support other teams in the organisation.
Skills And Experience
- Qualified accountant with audit experience.
- Good leader and planner with strong project skills.
- Know UK and international audit rules well.
- Experience managing people and building good work relationships.
- Good at communicating, writing reports, and solving problems.
- Passionate about improving audit standards and innovation.
Pay And Hours
- Good pay with 30 days holiday plus option to buy more leave.
- 10% employer pension contribution.
- Support services like confidential counselling.
- Bike purchase scheme with savings.
- Balanced work and life policies.
Location And Workplace
- Based in Birmingham office.
- Hybrid working: about 40% office time, rest flexible.
- Support team and cover when needed.
How To Apply
- Send a CV and covering letter in one file.
- In the letter, explain how your skills match the job needs.
- The organisation supports diversity and disability inclusion.
Checklist For Applicants
- Do you have audit qualifications and experience?
- Can you lead projects and people?
- Are you good at talking and writing clearly?
- Can you work mostly from Birmingham with some home working?
- Have you prepared your CV and covering letter?
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