Financial Services Audit Senior Manager

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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