Project Manager – Audit Technology & Transformation

Project Manager – Audit Technology & Transformation

MUST BE A QUALIFIED Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver a programme of technology implementation, digital transformation and business change projects within a professional services environment.

Reporting to the COO, you will work closely with senior business sponsors, operational teams and external technology providers to introduce new systems, improve processes and ensure new ways of working are successfully adopted.

Your first major project will be the implementation of the Inflo audit platform across the Assurance function. This will form the initial phase of a wider digital transformation programme involving new technology, automation and AI-enabled tools.

Key responsibilities

Project delivery

• Lead the planning and delivery of technology and business change projects
• Develop clear project plans, timelines, milestones and delivery requirements
• Coordinate internal teams, senior stakeholders and external suppliers
• Track progress, manage risks and resolve issues to keep projects on schedule
• Provide clear and regular updates to senior stakeholders
• Ensure projects are successfully embedded into day-to-day operations

Inflo implementation

• Lead the rollout of the Inflo audit platform across the Assurance function
• Coordinate system configuration, testing and deployment
• Ensure the platform aligns with existing audit workflows and methodology
• Work closely with Audit and Compliance teams to support successful implementation
• Manage training, transition, user support and adoption across the audit team
• Ensure the platform supports regulatory compliance and improves audit efficiency

Transformation and process improvement

• Support wider operational improvement projects following the Inflo implementation
• Work with Assurance leadership to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and workflows
• Use technology, automation and process redesign to improve how services are delivered
• Support the adoption of new systems and working practices across the business

Testing, training and adoption

• Oversee system testing and quality assurance before deployment
• Coordinate user acceptance testing and issue resolution
• Support change management, training and user adoption
• Produce clear documentation, user guides and training materials
• Gather feedback following implementation and use this to improve future projects

Stakeholder management

• Build effective relationships with partners, managers, operational teams and technology providers
• Act as the central point of coordination throughout project delivery
• Maintain alignment between business, technical and operational stakeholders
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences

About you

This opportunity would suit a qualified accountant who trained in audit and has developed a strong interest in technology, transformation and operational improvement.

You will be a confident communicator and collaborative team player with a practical, results-focused approach.

You should have:

• A recognised accountancy qualification and audit experience gained within a UK professional services firm
• Experience using Inflo audit technology, ideally including implementation or rollout experience
• A strong understanding of audit workflows and professional services operations
• Proven experience delivering technology or system implementation projects
• Strong project planning, organisation and stakeholder-management skills
• Experience using both waterfall and agile project-management approaches
• Experience working with cloud platforms, system integrations or data migrations
• The ability to translate technical information for non-technical stakeholders
• A proactive approach to identifying and delivering process improvements

Benefits

• Smart working with core hours of 10am–4pm
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Matched pension contribution of 4% or 5%
• Private medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Interest-free season-ticket loan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Flexible benefits, including health assessments, a health cash plan and cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Annual summer away day and regular social events
• A supportive working environment where development and progression are actively encouraged