Head of Quality Control

  • Location
    London
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Posted
  • Start Date
    ASAP
  • Expiry Date
    2024-05-24

Do you thrive on ensuring quality and have a passion for the technical aspects of accounting?

This unique opportunity allows a qualified professional to play a key role in maintaining an established professional services firm’s high standards.

You’ll leverage your expertise in audit, assurance, and tax procedures to lead a comprehensive review and implement improvements.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead Procedural Reviews: Take charge of reviewing and enhancing procedural approaches across audit, assurance, and tax practices.
  • Champion Compliance: Navigate regulations and keep the business ahead of the curve by implementing necessary adjustments.
  • Manage Professional Indemnity: Become the point person for managing the professional indemnity (PI) programme, collaborating with stakeholders and insurers.
  • Design Quality Management: Develop and implement robust quality management standards, establishing protocols for continuous improvement.
  • Build Strong Relationships: Foster collaboration and communication across departments, business units, external partners, and regulators.
  • Lead Health & Safety: Provide leadership to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations across the business network.

Who you are:

  • Qualified Accountant with Tax Expertise: Hold a recognized accountancy qualification and demonstrate a strong understanding of tax principles.
  • Procedural Guru: Possess a strong preference and in-depth knowledge of audit, assurance, and tax procedures.
  • Quality Champion: Have the ability to design and implement effective quality management processes.
  • Inspiring Leader: Demonstrate strong leadership skills to guide the team and manage change initiatives effectively.
  • Stakeholder Whisperer: Engage with stakeholders at all levels, understanding their needs and fostering a positive, collaborative environment.
  • Team Player with External Vision: Work effectively with internal and external partners, including suppliers and regulators.
  • Technically Driven with a Business Mind: Combine a passion for technical details with a commercial understanding of balancing risk and reward.
  • Self-Starter: Take a proactive approach to your responsibilities and excel in a fast-paced environment.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today: candicelarcombe@taylorroot.com


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