Audit accountancy manager

Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career. Within our Audit practice, we’re very keen to support and hire those who have had career breaks or time away from Audit, who would like to return to a busy, flexible auditing role. A look into the role We are looking for an experienced financial services manager with audit experience across financial services sectors, to support our clients operating within this space and more. Client-Centric Approach:Lead engagements in accordance with the firm's methodologies, professional standards, and local legal and regulatory requirements, focusing on delivering exceptional audit services to our financial services clients.Leadership and Team Management:Effectively lead and proactively manage multi-location audit teams, coaching and developing individuals and ensuring smooth delivery of engagements.Provide performance management and coaching to junior colleagues throughout the performance year, identifying and addressing staff needs, including learning and development.Utilize your proven industry knowledge and sector experience within financial services to enhance the quality and relevance of audit services provided to our clients.Experience planning, leading, and delivering major external audit and assurance engagements in a senior managerial capacity, along with project and people management experience.Fully qualified as a chartered accountant (e.g., ACA / ACCA / CA / ICAS / ICAEW or international equivalent).Experience planning, leading, and delivering multiple major external audit and assurance engagements in a senior managerial capacity, with a focus on the financial services sector.Excellent technical expertise with proven industry knowledge and sector experience in financial services.Experience in managing other assurance engagement, such as client assets and safeguarding audits.Knowing you’re right for usWe’re interested in professionals with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. If you’re serious about auditing and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues, helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. LI-CL1SummaryLocation: LondonType: Full time