Overview

External Audit Recruitment Specialist - Public Practice at AmbitionAudit Manager – Financial Services (FCA and CASS Focus)Are you an experienced Audit Manager with a strong background in FCA-regulated clients and CASS assurance work? Ambition is currently partnering with a well-established accountancy firm that is expanding its financial services audit offering. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team with a strong reputation and a people-first culture. There are opportunities for progression, and this role will provide a significantly better work life balance than many of the larger FS teams.The Role

As Audit Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of financial services clients, including FCA-regulated firms requiring statutory audits and CASS assurance. You’ll be responsible for managing engagements end-to-end, leading teams, and maintaining strong client relationships. There is flexibility on the portfolio and you will also have the opportunity to manage corporate audits.Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of financial services audit clients, including CASS assurance work.Plan and allocate staff to engagements, ensuring efficient delivery.Review audit files and highlight key issues to the Responsible Individual.Liaise with clients professionally and proactively.Set budgets, negotiate fees, and manage billing.Monitor progress against budgets and address overruns.Support team development through appraisals and training.Participate in networking and business development activities.Contribute to client growth through referrals and relationship building.About You

ACA or ACCA qualified.Minimum 2 years’ post-qualified experience in audit within a UK accountancy firm.Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.Proven experience with FCA-regulated audits and CASS assurance.Exposure to Client Assets Sourcebook (CASS) 6 and CASS 7, Limited Assurance Report (LAR) and Reasonable Assurance Report (RAR).Exposure to CASS 5 and CASS 15 would be beneficial.Familiarity with CaseWare would be beneficial.Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship cannot be provided.Benefits include: annual Christmas bonus (equivalent to one week’s salary), salary sacrifice pension scheme (Employer: 5%, Employee: 3%), private medical insurance (after 3 months), death in service cover (4x salary), group income protection (after 3 months), and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Accounting/AuditingIndustries

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