Audit Manager Financial Services

Job Title

Financial Services Audit Manager

Location

London

Salary

£67,000 - £75,000

A leading, well-established accountancy and advisory practice is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join its City-based Financial Services audit team.

This opportunity is ideally suited to an ambitious, commercially aware audit professional with strong Financial Services experience, particularly across asset management, investment management, funds, and fintech businesses . This role does not focus on banking or insurance clients.

What you will be doing a Financial Services Audit Manager:

• Manage and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion
• Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of Financial Services clients
• Lead onsite audit teams and oversee manager-level reviews where required
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
• Plan audits efficiently while considering firm-wide productivity and resourcing
• Directly line-manage 2-3 team members, with wider collaboration across the broader audit team
• Ensure compliance with UK auditing and accounting standards, including FCA-regulated environments
• Maintain high levels of audit quality and professional scepticism

What you will need to succeed as a Financial Services Audit Manager:

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Currently operating at Audit Manager level (or strong Assistant Manager ready to step up)
• Strong working knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards
• Background within a professional services firm
• Demonstrable experience auditing Financial Services clients, specifically:

• Asset / investment management firms
• FCA-regulated businesses
• FinTech companies

• Experience managing multiple audits and deadlines concurrently
• Understanding of regulatory reporting environments (desirable)
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship management skills
• High levels of motivation, attention to detail, and commitment to audit quality

Why join this firm?

• Exposure to high-growth areas within Financial Services (asset management & fintech)
• Portfolio ownership and meaningful client interaction
• Strong internal collaboration with specialist advisory teams
• Opportunity to play an active role in business development
• Supportive and people-focused culture
• Clear progression path within a growing practice

What next?

The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply asap!

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