Job Title
Financial Services Audit Senior Manager
Location
London
Salary
£77,000 - £94,000
An ambitious and forward-thinking accountancy practice is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to join its expanding Financial Services team in London.
This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced FS audit specialist who wants broader sector exposure (excluding insurance and banking) and a defined progression plan toward Responsible Individual (RI) status.
The firm has built a strong reputation across the Financial Services space, working with a diverse portfolio including asset managers, fintech businesses, brokers, wealth managers and other regulated entities. With continued growth in this sector, they are looking for a technically strong, commercially astute leader ready to step into a strategic role.
What you will be doing as a Financial Services Audit Senior Manager:
*Lead and oversee a portfolio of Financial Services audit clients (non-insurance, non-banking)
*Take responsibility for planning, execution and completion of complex audit engagements
*Review and sign off audit files prior to Partner review
*Provide technical guidance on financial reporting matters (UK GAAP / IFRS)
*Act as a key relationship lead for clients, supporting retention and growth
*Manage, mentor and develop Audit Managers and wider team members
*Contribute to business development and strategic growth of the FS offering
*Work closely with Partners as part of a structured pathway toward RI
What you will need to succeed as a Financial Services Audit Senior Manager:
*ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
*Significant external audit experience within Financial Services
*Broad FS exposure (e.g. asset management, capital markets, fintech, wealth, brokers or other regulated entities)
*Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS
*Proven ability to manage large and complex audit engagements
*Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
*Commercially minded with strong stakeholder management skills
*Motivated to progress toward Responsible Individual status
Why join this firm?
*Hybrid working model (London office + remote flexibility)
*Clear progression pathway to RI
*Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
*Exposure to high-quality FS clients
*Supportive and modern working culture
*Ongoing professional development and leadership training
What next?
The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply asap!
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