PwC's Asset and Wealth Management (AWM) practice is the market leading AWM audit business. Our business is a national practice comprising over 600 staff with a presence in 12 offices across the UK, and comprises both financial audit and non-audit assurance businesses. Working in AWM will provide opportunities to gain experience working across a variety of clients including FTSE listed, global private companies, private partnerships, funds and Private Equity and Venture Capitalist backed companies. You'll work across a wide variety of industry sectors including, Real Estate, Hedge Funds, Pensions, Private Equity, traditional Asset and Wealth management, as well as technology and asset servicing businesses. This breadth of client base gives our people an unmatchable opportunity to gain deep understanding and experience across the whole AWM sector. As a Senior Manager, you'll lead a team of forward-thinking individuals to deliver high quality audits. You'll be responsible, alongside the audit engagement leader, to develop and nurture relationships with our client's senior leaders and work with them to plan the audit process from beginning to end. A rewarding career path awaits - join our team to develop yourself as a strategic leader, benefit from the wide range of development opportunities at PwC alongside contributing to the success of the audit business. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading large multi-location, often international, teams using your people and relationship management skills to deliver high quality audit work from project planning to completion; Developing trusted senior client relationships and demonstrating curiosity that allows you to have insightful conversations and provide appropriate challenge during the Audit; Building connections across teams and specialist areas within PwC to bring insight to the organisations we audit. This includes managing specialist teams supporting the audit, building consensus around conflicting views and making recommendations where appropriate; Leading the delivery of the areas of complex or judgemental audit work, including identifying issues, analysing multiple data points to draw informed conclusions and clearly articulate these conclusions in written and verbal form to senior stakeholders; Ensuring the team's audit documentation meets the highest standards, reviewing financial statements to ensure they comply with relevant requirements; Managing the financial and resource aspects of Audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout; Leading internal projects supporting PwC and the lines of service, as well as acting as a role model, mentor and coach for junior staff members in your business unit; Putting the team first by coaching with purpose, being present with the team and openly communicating expectations; and Encouraging an inclusive team environment that promotes innovative thinking, collaboration and constructive challenge - helping people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations. Essential Skills and Experience: Be Chartered Accountant / ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified accountant (or international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience in Audit (including international candidates who technically qualify in their home country by experience); A high level of experience of IFRS and/or UK GAAP and be highly skilled in using international standards on auditing; Highly developed project management skills and a strong track record of managing larger or more complex audits to the highest standard from planning to completion; Has the ability to communicate complex or contentious audit matters clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form to colleagues and senior client stakeholders; Has the ability to offer considered points of view in client conversations around broader industry topics and provide knowledgeable challenge to senior clients in the context of an audit; and Takes pride in their work and in the Audit profession. Shows resilience and demonstrates dedication to self development including being agile and innovative in the digital world
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
PwC's Asset and Wealth Management (AWM) practice is the market leading AWM audit business. Our business is a national practice comprising over 600 staff with a presence in 12 offices across the UK, and comprises both financial audit and non-audit assurance businesses. Working in AWM will provide opportunities to gain experience working across a variety of clients including FTSE listed, global private companies, private partnerships, funds and Private Equity and Venture Capitalist backed companies. You'll work across a wide variety of industry sectors including, Real Estate, Hedge Funds, Pensions, Private Equity, traditional Asset and Wealth management, as well as technology and asset servicing businesses. This breadth of client base gives our people an unmatchable opportunity to gain deep understanding and experience across the whole AWM sector. As a Senior Manager, you'll lead a team of forward-thinking individuals to deliver high quality audits. You'll be responsible, alongside the audit engagement leader, to develop and nurture relationships with our client's senior leaders and work with them to plan the audit process from beginning to end. A rewarding career path awaits - join our team to develop yourself as a strategic leader, benefit from the wide range of development opportunities at PwC alongside contributing to the success of the audit business. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading large multi-location, often international, teams using your people and relationship management skills to deliver high quality audit work from project planning to completion; Developing trusted senior client relationships and demonstrating curiosity that allows you to have insightful conversations and provide appropriate challenge during the Audit; Building connections across teams and specialist areas within PwC to bring insight to the organisations we audit. This includes managing specialist teams supporting the audit, building consensus around conflicting views and making recommendations where appropriate; Leading the delivery of the areas of complex or judgemental audit work, including identifying issues, analysing multiple data points to draw informed conclusions and clearly articulate these conclusions in written and verbal form to senior stakeholders; Ensuring the team's audit documentation meets the highest standards, reviewing financial statements to ensure they comply with relevant requirements; Managing the financial and resource aspects of Audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout; Leading internal projects supporting PwC and the lines of service, as well as acting as a role model, mentor and coach for junior staff members in your business unit; Putting the team first by coaching with purpose, being present with the team and openly communicating expectations; and Encouraging an inclusive team environment that promotes innovative thinking, collaboration and constructive challenge - helping people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations. Essential Skills and Experience: Be Chartered Accountant / ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified accountant (or international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience in Audit (including international candidates who technically qualify in their home country by experience); A high level of experience of IFRS and/or UK GAAP and be highly skilled in using international standards on auditing; Highly developed project management skills and a strong track record of managing larger or more complex audits to the highest standard from planning to completion; Has the ability to communicate complex or contentious audit matters clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form to colleagues and senior client stakeholders; Has the ability to offer considered points of view in client conversations around broader industry topics and provide knowledgeable challenge to senior clients in the context of an audit; and Takes pride in their work and in the Audit profession. Shows resilience and demonstrates dedication to self development including being agile and innovative in the digital world
About Partner Office Partner Office looks after PwC UK partners and former partners. Our team of over 60 comprises a group of specialists in the areas of admissions, personal tax and financial planning, finance, coaching and development, annuities, career transition, mobility, benefits, and the legal administration of being a partner. We bring our collective expertise to our partners as well as other internal and external stakeholders. Due to the nature of our work, our projects often span across our various areas and there are many opportunities to develop in areas outside of your own within the team but also with other parts of the firm (such as Tax, Finance, LoS, Executive Board, Supervisory Board). We are a dynamic team and we are constantly reviewing the services we provide and how we deliver so that we continue to meet the needs of a modern partnership. Our leadership structure empowers all team members to take responsibility and ownership regardless of grade or time in tenure. YouMatter surveys show that we are one of the most engaged teams in the firm. About the role The Partner Annuities team (3 in total), which is part of Partner Office, is looking to recruit an Associate. The successful candidate will need to have excellent attention to detail, be capable of managing their own workload, dealing with month end deadlines, proficient in numerical formulae in Excel and SAP (GFS) and a good communicator, as the role involves written and verbal communication with individual (former) partners and external stakeholders including software service providers. The role is based in the Embankment Place office in London and is 5 days a week. As a team we work within the Everyday Flexibility framework but would expect the successful candidate to be in the office for the majority of the time to learn and develop their skill set. Ultimately reporting to the Head of Partner Annuities responsibilities will include: Preparation of annuity statements and correspondence for retiring partners Preparation of monthly leaver payments Monthly partner annuity payroll support (currently we pay 1,200 annuitants a month) Maintenance of year end payroll summaries Maintenance of electronic filing system Processing ad-hoc system reports Maintenance of database updates and administration Systems training and troubleshooting for partners and wider Partner Office team Completion of monthly control checks and procedures on database Partner Office systems project support. This is a great opportunity for an individual to take a different cycle of experience, build new networks and learn the intricacies of partner annuities, and the wider partnership lifecycle. The following skills are required for this role: Finance and/or annuities background Good analytical skills to troubleshoot technical processes and reconcile partner annuities/financial transactions Strong interpersonal and communication skills so as to respond clearly and professionally to partners' queries whether face to face, by phone or by email Excellent IT skills, in particular Excel and SAP Demonstrate integrity: Strong awareness of the need to maintain confidentiality and awareness of risk Ability to work well under pressure and adapt quickly to change Strong team player, able to work effectively with diverse clients Be passionate about service excellence - focus on the experience from the partner's point of view.
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
About Partner Office Partner Office looks after PwC UK partners and former partners. Our team of over 60 comprises a group of specialists in the areas of admissions, personal tax and financial planning, finance, coaching and development, annuities, career transition, mobility, benefits, and the legal administration of being a partner. We bring our collective expertise to our partners as well as other internal and external stakeholders. Due to the nature of our work, our projects often span across our various areas and there are many opportunities to develop in areas outside of your own within the team but also with other parts of the firm (such as Tax, Finance, LoS, Executive Board, Supervisory Board). We are a dynamic team and we are constantly reviewing the services we provide and how we deliver so that we continue to meet the needs of a modern partnership. Our leadership structure empowers all team members to take responsibility and ownership regardless of grade or time in tenure. YouMatter surveys show that we are one of the most engaged teams in the firm. About the role The Partner Annuities team (3 in total), which is part of Partner Office, is looking to recruit an Associate. The successful candidate will need to have excellent attention to detail, be capable of managing their own workload, dealing with month end deadlines, proficient in numerical formulae in Excel and SAP (GFS) and a good communicator, as the role involves written and verbal communication with individual (former) partners and external stakeholders including software service providers. The role is based in the Embankment Place office in London and is 5 days a week. As a team we work within the Everyday Flexibility framework but would expect the successful candidate to be in the office for the majority of the time to learn and develop their skill set. Ultimately reporting to the Head of Partner Annuities responsibilities will include: Preparation of annuity statements and correspondence for retiring partners Preparation of monthly leaver payments Monthly partner annuity payroll support (currently we pay 1,200 annuitants a month) Maintenance of year end payroll summaries Maintenance of electronic filing system Processing ad-hoc system reports Maintenance of database updates and administration Systems training and troubleshooting for partners and wider Partner Office team Completion of monthly control checks and procedures on database Partner Office systems project support. This is a great opportunity for an individual to take a different cycle of experience, build new networks and learn the intricacies of partner annuities, and the wider partnership lifecycle. The following skills are required for this role: Finance and/or annuities background Good analytical skills to troubleshoot technical processes and reconcile partner annuities/financial transactions Strong interpersonal and communication skills so as to respond clearly and professionally to partners' queries whether face to face, by phone or by email Excellent IT skills, in particular Excel and SAP Demonstrate integrity: Strong awareness of the need to maintain confidentiality and awareness of risk Ability to work well under pressure and adapt quickly to change Strong team player, able to work effectively with diverse clients Be passionate about service excellence - focus on the experience from the partner's point of view.
Banking and Capital Markets (B&CM) Audit is the market leading banking audit practice, with an extensive portfolio of flagship clients ranging from global banks through to brokers, challenger banks and FinTechs. Our team of 650 experts, deliver audit services to our clients from offices across the UK. Joining B&CM will give you the opportunity to work on both large and smaller audits. There is a broad range of client roles to align to your interest or give you a new challenge. Understanding our clients' businesses and the risks they face is at the heart of what we do and is of utmost importance in upholding the highest levels of audit quality. The role: As a Manager, you'll lead a team of forward-thinking individuals to deliver high quality audits. You'll gain in-depth knowledge into how businesses run, gain direct access to internal stakeholders and clients and work with an unrivalled range of organisations we audit. A rewarding career path awaits, join our team to develop yourself as a professional and benefit from the wide range of development opportunities available at PwC. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading multi-location teams, using your team and relationship management skills to ensure the delivery of high quality audit work - from planning to completion of an Audit, including the review of financial statements, ensuring that it meets PwC and regulatory standards; Building meaningful relationships and demonstrating curiosity that will allow you to have insightful conversations and provide visible challenge during the Audit; Building connections across teams and specialist areas within PwC to help bring insight to the organisations we audit. This includes managing a variety of views and consulting where appropriate; Leading on the completion of areas of complex or judgemental audit work which includes the identification of issues, analysis of data, articulation of findings and the ability to draw informed conclusions; Managing the financial and resource aspects of Audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout; Leading on internal projects supporting PwC and the lines of service, as well as acting as a role model, mentor and coach for junior staff members in your business unit; Supporting your team's technical and personal development and identifying where they may require further support; and Putting your team first by coaching with purpose, being present with the team and openly communicating expectations. Essential Skills and Experience: Be Chartered Accountant / ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified accountant (or international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience in Audit (including international candidates who technically qualify in their home country by experience); Experience of IFRS and/or UK GAAP and international standards on auditing; Strong project management skills and experience managing an audit from planning to completion; Confident in challenging yourself and others to complete high quality testing and documentation; Ability to establish and nurture positive relationships across all levels - both internally and externally; Drives innovative thinking and supports others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdles; Experience encouraging a team environment that promotes collaboration and constructive challenge and has demonstrated the ability to act quickly to resolve team issues and questions; and Takes pride in their work and in the Audit profession. Shows resilience and demonstrates dedication to self development including being agile and innovative in the digital world.
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Banking and Capital Markets (B&CM) Audit is the market leading banking audit practice, with an extensive portfolio of flagship clients ranging from global banks through to brokers, challenger banks and FinTechs. Our team of 650 experts, deliver audit services to our clients from offices across the UK. Joining B&CM will give you the opportunity to work on both large and smaller audits. There is a broad range of client roles to align to your interest or give you a new challenge. Understanding our clients' businesses and the risks they face is at the heart of what we do and is of utmost importance in upholding the highest levels of audit quality. The role: As a Manager, you'll lead a team of forward-thinking individuals to deliver high quality audits. You'll gain in-depth knowledge into how businesses run, gain direct access to internal stakeholders and clients and work with an unrivalled range of organisations we audit. A rewarding career path awaits, join our team to develop yourself as a professional and benefit from the wide range of development opportunities available at PwC. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading multi-location teams, using your team and relationship management skills to ensure the delivery of high quality audit work - from planning to completion of an Audit, including the review of financial statements, ensuring that it meets PwC and regulatory standards; Building meaningful relationships and demonstrating curiosity that will allow you to have insightful conversations and provide visible challenge during the Audit; Building connections across teams and specialist areas within PwC to help bring insight to the organisations we audit. This includes managing a variety of views and consulting where appropriate; Leading on the completion of areas of complex or judgemental audit work which includes the identification of issues, analysis of data, articulation of findings and the ability to draw informed conclusions; Managing the financial and resource aspects of Audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout; Leading on internal projects supporting PwC and the lines of service, as well as acting as a role model, mentor and coach for junior staff members in your business unit; Supporting your team's technical and personal development and identifying where they may require further support; and Putting your team first by coaching with purpose, being present with the team and openly communicating expectations. Essential Skills and Experience: Be Chartered Accountant / ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified accountant (or international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience in Audit (including international candidates who technically qualify in their home country by experience); Experience of IFRS and/or UK GAAP and international standards on auditing; Strong project management skills and experience managing an audit from planning to completion; Confident in challenging yourself and others to complete high quality testing and documentation; Ability to establish and nurture positive relationships across all levels - both internally and externally; Drives innovative thinking and supports others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdles; Experience encouraging a team environment that promotes collaboration and constructive challenge and has demonstrated the ability to act quickly to resolve team issues and questions; and Takes pride in their work and in the Audit profession. Shows resilience and demonstrates dedication to self development including being agile and innovative in the digital world.
Banking and Capital Markets (B&CM) Audit is the market leading banking audit practice, with an extensive portfolio of flagship clients ranging from global banks through to brokers, challenger banks and FinTechs. Our team of 650 experts, deliver audit services to our clients from offices across the UK. Joining B&CM will give you the opportunity to work on both large and smaller audits. There is a broad range of client roles to align to your interest or give you a new challenge. Understanding our clients' businesses and the risks they face is at the heart of what we do and is of utmost importance in upholding the highest levels of audit quality. The role: As a Senior Manager, you'll lead a team of forward-thinking individuals to deliver high quality audits. You'll be responsible, alongside the audit engagement leader, to develop and nurture relationships with our client's senior leaders and work with them to plan the audit process from beginning to end. A rewarding career path awaits - join our team to develop yourself as a strategic leader, benefit from the wide range of development opportunities at PwC alongside contributing to the success of the audit business. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading large multi-location, often international, teams using your people and relationship management skills to deliver high quality audit work from project planning to completion; Developing trusted senior client relationships and demonstrating curiosity that allows you to have insightful conversations and provide appropriate challenge during the Audit; Building connections across teams and specialist areas within PwC to bring insight to the organisations we audit. This includes managing specialist teams supporting the audit, building consensus around conflicting views and making recommendations where appropriate; Leading the delivery of the areas of complex or judgemental audit work, including identifying issues, analysing multiple data points to draw informed conclusions and clearly articulate these conclusions in written and verbal form to senior stakeholders; Ensuring the team's audit documentation meets the highest standards, reviewing financial statements to ensure they comply with relevant requirements; Managing the financial and resource aspects of Audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout; Leading internal projects supporting PwC and the lines of service, as well as acting as a role model, mentor and coach for junior staff members in your business unit; Putting the team first by coaching with purpose, being present with the team and openly communicating expectations; and Encouraging an inclusive team environment that promotes innovative thinking, collaboration and constructive challenge - helping people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations. Essential Skills and Experience: Be Chartered Accountant / ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified accountant (or international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience in Audit (including international candidates who technically qualify in their home country by experience); A high level of experience of IFRS and/or UK GAAP and be highly skilled in using international standards on auditing; Highly developed project management skills and a strong track record of managing larger or more complex audits to the highest standard from planning to completion; Has the ability to communicate complex or contentious audit matters clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form to colleagues and senior client stakeholders; Has the ability to offer considered points of view in client conversations around broader industry topics and provide knowledgeable challenge to senior clients in the context of an audit; and Takes pride in their work and in the Audit profession. Shows resilience and demonstrates dedication to self development including being agile and innovative in the digital world.
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Banking and Capital Markets (B&CM) Audit is the market leading banking audit practice, with an extensive portfolio of flagship clients ranging from global banks through to brokers, challenger banks and FinTechs. Our team of 650 experts, deliver audit services to our clients from offices across the UK. Joining B&CM will give you the opportunity to work on both large and smaller audits. There is a broad range of client roles to align to your interest or give you a new challenge. Understanding our clients' businesses and the risks they face is at the heart of what we do and is of utmost importance in upholding the highest levels of audit quality. The role: As a Senior Manager, you'll lead a team of forward-thinking individuals to deliver high quality audits. You'll be responsible, alongside the audit engagement leader, to develop and nurture relationships with our client's senior leaders and work with them to plan the audit process from beginning to end. A rewarding career path awaits - join our team to develop yourself as a strategic leader, benefit from the wide range of development opportunities at PwC alongside contributing to the success of the audit business. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading large multi-location, often international, teams using your people and relationship management skills to deliver high quality audit work from project planning to completion; Developing trusted senior client relationships and demonstrating curiosity that allows you to have insightful conversations and provide appropriate challenge during the Audit; Building connections across teams and specialist areas within PwC to bring insight to the organisations we audit. This includes managing specialist teams supporting the audit, building consensus around conflicting views and making recommendations where appropriate; Leading the delivery of the areas of complex or judgemental audit work, including identifying issues, analysing multiple data points to draw informed conclusions and clearly articulate these conclusions in written and verbal form to senior stakeholders; Ensuring the team's audit documentation meets the highest standards, reviewing financial statements to ensure they comply with relevant requirements; Managing the financial and resource aspects of Audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout; Leading internal projects supporting PwC and the lines of service, as well as acting as a role model, mentor and coach for junior staff members in your business unit; Putting the team first by coaching with purpose, being present with the team and openly communicating expectations; and Encouraging an inclusive team environment that promotes innovative thinking, collaboration and constructive challenge - helping people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations. Essential Skills and Experience: Be Chartered Accountant / ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified accountant (or international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience in Audit (including international candidates who technically qualify in their home country by experience); A high level of experience of IFRS and/or UK GAAP and be highly skilled in using international standards on auditing; Highly developed project management skills and a strong track record of managing larger or more complex audits to the highest standard from planning to completion; Has the ability to communicate complex or contentious audit matters clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form to colleagues and senior client stakeholders; Has the ability to offer considered points of view in client conversations around broader industry topics and provide knowledgeable challenge to senior clients in the context of an audit; and Takes pride in their work and in the Audit profession. Shows resilience and demonstrates dedication to self development including being agile and innovative in the digital world.
