Job Description

You will have responsibility for:

• Taking ownership of the delivery of high quality audit engagements from planning through to reporting;
• Dealing with technical and complex accounting and auditing queries that may shape future precedent and industry practice;
• Managing key audit relationships across Banking and Capital Markets, with a focus on exceptional client service;
• Driving continuous improvement through innovation and transformation, embracing change and challenging the way we do things to develop new ways of working;
• Participating in and responding to feedback from internal and external inspection teams to enhance the execution of quality audits;
• Building relationships across service lines and geographies to deliver market and client focused audit solutions;
• Being responsive to and anticipating clients’ needs, providing strategic and relevant insight;
• Being part of a wider community helping to grow our department and develop our strategy; and
• Managing diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.

You will get new challenges in a dynamic, supportive and fast-growing department at an exciting time in the evolution of the audit industry as we develop the audit of the future. You will have access to market leading training and development tailored to your personal interests and ambitions. We will provide you with the opportunities, skills and knowledge to progress, working with some of the UK’s most influential and headline-making clients and working alongside some of the best people in the sector.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Candidates should be auditors and hold a relevant accounting qualification, such as the ACA, ACCA, CA, ICAS or equivalent
• Banking and Capital Markets listed audit experience;
• Thorough knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS;
• PCAOB experience and knowledge of US GAAP reporting is desirable, but not essential;
• Detailed understanding of financial reporting processes and internal controls;
• A commitment to audit quality and demonstrable experience of applying professional skepticism;
• A proven track record in establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with senior clients;
• Strong leadership skills both on engagements and in an office environment;
• Experience of motivating and developing high performing teams;
• An ability to implement solutions to address changes in regulatory requirements and a track record of embracing and delivering change;
• Report writing, presentation and interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communications skills;
• Experience of managing and improving engagement economics;
• An ability to play an active role in the business development process, contributing to tenders and large audit and assurance proposals.