Authorised Training Employer (ATE) Manager

CompanyICAEW

LocationKent, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/5/2026

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Other vocational and industrial trainers

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

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Description

Authorised Training Employer (ATE) Manager

Home based

Kent, Essex, Sussex, Hampshire, London, South Home Counties

Permanent

Up to £72,760pa - full time 35 hours

Join our team

The Training Employer Authorisation and Review team approve and monitor employers and individuals who train students for the ACA qualification to become Chartered Accountants.

The team also oversees applications for, and the award of, the Audit Qualification to ICAEW members, a status which is needed under the Companies Act 2006 by those who want to sign audit reports as "Responsible Individuals".

The work of the team is very important to the success of ICAEW and is closely controlled by regulation. Life in the team will appeal to those who are very proud of their Chartered Accountant status, who enjoy an educational environment, but love getting out and about meeting and understanding people in practice, business and the public sector.

Overall purpose of this role

To provide a first-class standard of quality assurance to the Education & Training Department's functions in respect of Authorised Training Employers & Principals (ATEs & ATPs).

Responsibilities include:

To assess and, where appropriate, approve organisations/individuals as ICAEW ATEs/ATPs in conformity with the Training Standards and allied regulations, procedures and processes.
To periodically review ATEs/ATPs to ensure that all required standards are being adhered to and that ATE/ATP status may continue.
To be involved in the processing of audit qualification applications
To contribute to the operation and development of ATE/ATP regulatory work, e.g. compliance with FRC, ICAEW regulations etc.
To contribute to the development and operation of the ACA in respect of the work-place elements.
To meet targets for completion of training authorisations and reviews.
Specific duties will vary from time to time in line with the business needs.

Candidate Profile

Essential

ACA/FCA qualification.

Driving licence and a car.

A suitable home working environment.

The ability to work alone and be self-motivated

A strong interest in the training of ACA students and understanding of the journey to qualification

The ability to question presented facts; to look for evidence to support statements and assumptions.

The ability to question and hold difficult conversations where necessary.

Technical and business awareness.

A wide and up to date knowledge of the accountancy profession and its current challenges, especially in respect of the oversight of the profession.

Highly developed interpersonal skills, including excellent organisational and time management skills.

Desirable

An understanding of the issues faced by ICAEW members in practice and business, and how they impact training.
Knowledge of the Next Gen ACA
A thorough understanding of ICAEW's regulations for education and training.
In depth knowledge of the different categories of ATEs/ATPs
Understanding of the responsibilities of ICAEW role holders, for example QPRTs and counsellors
Knowledge of Microsoft applications such as word, excel and Dynamics 365

Why work at ICAEW?

We want you to enjoy your work and flourish in your role.

Our working environment is friendly and supportive, and we encourage everyone to understand personal differences and treat each other with respect.

We are a diverse organisation, employing skilled and motivated people from all backgrounds and helping them to reach their full potential, through training and development.

Sustainability is important to us, and we work hard to reduce our carbon footprint, whether that's in our buildings through lighting and heating, or encouraging staff to recycle and reduce paper consumption.

Our employee benefits include:

A substantial suite of training and development
Flexible working arrangements
A generous benefits package which includes gym discounts, pension plan, season ticket travel loans and health and dental plans

We are a disability confident employer.