PwC UK

External Audit Manager - Banking & Capital Markets

Recruiter
PwC UK
Location
London
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
21 Nov 2024
Closes
21 Dec 2024
Ref
577073WD
Approved employers
Approved employer
Job role
Audit
Experience level
Manager
About the role:

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.

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.

What your days will look like:
  • 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; and
  • Supporting your team's technical and personal development and identifying where they may require further support.
This role is for you if:
  • Must possess a Chartered Accountant / ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualification (or an international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience. This includes international candidates who qualify through experience in their home country;
  • 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;
  • Drives innovative thinking and supports others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdles; 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.
What you'll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

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