Project Manager - Assurance Business Unit
Posted 24 minutes 9 seconds ago by Lubbock Fine Chartered Accountants
Lubbock Fine is undergoing a programme of digital transformation, including the adoption of new technology, automation and AI-enabled tools to enhance the way we deliver services and operate internally. We are seeking a Project Manager to manage the delivery of key business change and technology initiatives across the Firm. The role will focus on implementing new systems, improving processes and supporting the effective adoption of technology across our teams.
The first major project for this role will be the implementation of the Inflo audit platform across the Assurance Business Unit. This will form the initial phase of a broader programme of digital transformation within the Firm. Reportinginto the COO, the Project Manager will work closely with the business sponsors for each digital transformation project, senior stakeholders in the relevant business units and operational to ensure projects are delivered successfully and embedded effectively into day-to-day operations.
Job Description- Lead the planning and delivery of firmwide technology and businesschange projects
- Develop clear project plans, timelines and milestones to ensure structured delivery
- Liaiseandcoordinatewithsuppliers,Assuranceleadershipandoperationalteams
- Track progress, manage risks and resolve issues to keep projects on schedule
- Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders and ensure effective communication through projects
- LeadtherolloutandimplementationoftheInfloauditplatformacrosstheAssuranceBusinessUnit
- Coordinate system configuration, testing and deployment to align with the Firm's audit workflows and methodology
- Work closely with Audit and Compliance teams to ensure successful implementation and integration with existing systems
- Managethetransitiontothenewplatform,includingtraining,supportandadoptionacrosstheauditteam
- Ensure the system is implemented in a way that supports regulatory compliance and improves audit efficiency
- Support wider Assurance operational improvement and transformation projects following the Inflo implementation
- WorkwithAssuranceleadershiptoidentifyopportunitiestoimproveworkflows,efficiencyandqualitythroughtechnologyandprocessredesign.
- SupporttheembeddingofnewsystemsandwaysofworkingacrosstheAssuranceBusinessprocesses
- Overseesystemtestingandqualityassurancepriortodeployment
- Coordinateuseracceptancetestingandissueresolution
- Support teams through system adoption, training and change management
- Develop clear documentation, user guides and training materials to support effective use of new systems
- Build strong working relationships with Assurance partners, managers, operational teams and external technology providers
- Actasacentralpointofcoordinationduringprojectimplementation
- Ensurestakeholdersremainalignedthroughoutprojectlifecycles
- Capture feedback following project delivery to improve future implementations
- SupportthedevelopmentofconsistentprojectmanagementandchangemanagementpracticeswithintheFirm
The successful candidate is someone who is a qualified accountant who has trained in audit and developed a passion for technology and operational workflow improvement, be a great communicator and team player with a results-oriented work ethos
We would love to hear from you if you are- Qualified accountant with experience in audit within a UK professional services firm
- Experienced working with Inflo audit technology, ideally including implementation experience
- Strongunderstandingofauditworkflowsandotherprofessionalservicesoperations
- Proven experience delivering technology or system implementation projects
- Strongprojectmanagement,planningandstakeholdermanagementskills
- Comfortable with using waterfall and agile project management techniques
- Experienceworkingwithcloud-basedplatforms,systemintegrationsordatamigrations
- Abilitytocommunicatetechnicalconceptsclearlytonon-technicalstakeholders
- SmartWorkingwithcorehoursfrom10amto4pm
- Discretionarybonusscheme
- 4or5%pension(matched)
- PrivateMedicalinsurance
- Interestfreeseasonticketloan
- EnhancedMaternity,Paternity&SharedParentalLeavepackages
- Flexible benefits: including healthcare assessments, cycle to work, health cash planetc
- Employeeassistanceprogramme
- Annualsummerawaydayandnumerousothersocials
- Numeroushealthandwellbeingbenefits
- A supportive working environment where development and progression are actively encouraged!
Lubbock Fine is a 21 partner accountancy and tax advisory practice in the City of London and a founder member of the global Russell Bedford International network. We're continuing to grow, with plans to reach around 200 professionals in 2026.
We work with clients across a wide range of sectors, offering our people strong exposure and opportunities to develop specialist knowledge. Our culture is friendly, flexible and development-focused, with Smart Working, wellbeing initiatives and transparent progression, including our 'Path to Partner' programme and secondment opportunities.