A rare opportunity has emerged for an experienced IT Audit Manager to join a highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants based in London. This is a senior role within a well-established and growing practice, offering the chance to lead and develop a specialist team while working with a varied and prestigious client portfolio. The firm offers flexible working arrangements, a company pension scheme, and much more, making this an exceptional opportunity for a driven professional looking to take their career to the next level.

As IT Audit Manager, you will play a central role in delivering high-quality IT audit services across a broad range of clients, from owner-managed businesses to listed companies and public sector organisations. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and reviewing IT audit engagements, ensuring that work is completed to the highest technical and regulatory standards. This is a client-facing position that requires strong communication skills, the ability to build lasting relationships, and the confidence to advise stakeholders at all levels.

Crowe Watson Recruitment is proud to be working exclusively with this leading firm to appoint the right candidate for this position. As one of the UK’s most trusted specialist recruiters in the accountancy practice sector, Crowe Watson has a strong track record of placing high-calibre professionals into leading firms across the country. If you are an ambitious IT audit professional with the skills and experience to thrive in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment, we would love to hear from you.

You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and managing IT audit engagements from planning through to completion and reporting
• Overseeing the delivery of IT general controls reviews, system implementation audits, and cybersecurity assessments
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing junior members of the IT audit team
• Contributing to business development initiatives, including proposals and the identification of new service opportunities
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted adviser on IT risk and controls matters

Requirements

• Must have previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
• Strong technical knowledge of IT general controls, cybersecurity frameworks, and relevant regulatory requirements such as GDPR and SOX
• Relevant professional qualifications such as ACA, CISA, CISSP, or equivalent are highly desirable
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven experience managing IT audit engagements, ideally within a Top 50 or Top 100 accountancy firm