Audit Manager - Financial Services & Technology

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion
• Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, primarily across financial services and technology sectors
• Perform and oversee onsite manager reviews of audit work where required
• Manage audit assignments rather than large permanent teams
• Directly line-manage 2–3 team members, with broader interaction across a wider audit team of circa 70
• Planning jobs to ensure audits are carried out in the most efficient way possible while considering firm-wide productivity.
• Promoting the interests of the firm with all employed by the firm, clients, prospective clients and other third parties.
• Motivation and encouragement of team, providing timely constructive feedback
• The role would include being involved in advisory projects for financial services firms and technology businesses, such as KPI benchmarking, strategic growth opportunities, and structuring advice 
• Overseeing and mentoring trainees during their training contract providing assistance when required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Operating at Audit Manager level, within a similar Top 20 firm
• High level of familiarity with UK auditing and accounting standards
• Experience managing multiple audits and deadlines concurrently
• Exposure to business development activity, or a clear desire to develop further in this area
• Commitment to audit quality and attention to detail
• High level of personal motivation and drive, and ability to motivate and encourage others
• Experience of auditing financial services and/or technology clients would be desirable. 

Benefits