Audit Manager

Posting Title: Audit Manager

Industry: Audit

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000

Work Experience: 5 years

Summary:

Our client, a top 40 accountancy practice in London, are seeking a highly skilld and motivated Audit Manager to join their dynamic audit team within the financial services sector. This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial reporting across a diverse portfolio of clients.

As an Audit Manager, you will lead complex audit engagements, manage multidisciplinary teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients on regulatory and financial reporting matters. With a strong focus on risk assessment, internal controls, and compliance with CASS (Client Assets Sourcebook) and other financial services regulations, you will play a critical role in maintaining the firm’s reputation for excellence and regulatory adherence.

This position offers a unique opportunity to influence audit strategy, drive operational efficiency and contribute to the continuous improvement of audit quality within a high-calibre professional services environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end audit engagements for financial services clients, ensuring compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP and relevant regulatory frameworks.
  
• Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of audits, including risk assessment, materiality determination and testing of internal controls.
  
• Ensure strict adherence to CASS requirements, including client asset safeguarding, segregation of duties and financial reporting obligations.
  
• Manage and mentor a team of auditors, providing guidance, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
  
• Collaborate with senior management and external stakeholders to resolve complex accounting and compliance issues.
  
• Prepare and review audit documentation, working papers, and management letters to ensure accuracy, completeness and regulatory compliance.
  
• Identify emerging risks and trends within the financial services sector and recommend enhancements to audit methodologies and controls.
  
• Contribute to the development and implementation of audit policies, procedures and quality control measures.
  
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in audit, with a proven track record in financial services sector engagements.
  
• Professional qualification in ACCA, ACA, with full membership and active practice.
  
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with CASS (Client Assets Sourcebook) and other FCA regulatory requirements.
  
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards (IFRS, UK GAAP), internal controls and risk management frameworks.
  
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities, with experience supervising junior auditors and coordinating project teams.
  
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly and concisely.
  
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines, high-pressure environments and complex audit scopes.
  
• Proficiency in audit software (e.g., CaseWare, TeamMate, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
  
• Strong attention to detail, integrity and a commitment to audit quality and ethical standards.
  

Benefits

• Excellent salary of up to £75,000 plus extensive benefits
  
• Professional development opportunities and career progression
  
• Flexible hybrid working options
  

Please contact Andy Irvine on 02038314441, [email protected] or Andrew Irvine | LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.

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