Audit Assistant Manager - Financial Services

Job Title
Audit Assistant Manager - Financial Services

Location
London

Salary
£55,000 - £58,000

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced audit professional to step up into an Audit Assistant Manager role within a fast-growing, forward-thinking Top 10 firm, with a strong and expanding Financial Services audit practice.

This role is particularly well suited to candidates with experience in, or an interest in, asset and wealth management, fintech, payments, crypto and digital assets. You'll join a collaborative London-based Audit team, playing a key role in managing assignments, supporting Financial Services clients, and developing junior team members.

What you will be doing as an Audit Assistant Manager

• Lead and deliver Financial Services audit engagements from planning through to completion

• Manage audits for clients across asset management, wealth management, fintech, payments and crypto-related businesses

• Build strong client relationships through regular interaction, resolving issues and managing expectations

• Prepare and review draft statutory accounts, audit reports and completion memoranda, including practical recommendations for improvement

• Review the work of junior team members, providing coaching, feedback and on-the-job training

• Identify risks, regulatory considerations and opportunities for clients through the audit process

• Support Managers and Partners with client delivery and ad-hoc Financial Services projects

What you will need to succeed as an Audit Assistant Manager

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

• Strong UK audit and accounts experience gained within a professional services firm

• Financial Services audit experience is highly desirable, particularly within asset management, wealth management, fintech or crypto

• Confident supervising, delegating and reviewing work within a team environment

• Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with Financial Services clients

• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously

Why join this firm?

• Competitive salary package

• Private medical insurance, life assurance and pension contributions

• Hybrid working model (role dependent)

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days

• Shared parental leave

• Fully funded training and ongoing professional development

• Cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loan and eye care support

What next?

The client is keen to begin interviewing immediately, so if this role is of interest, please apply as soon as possible.

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