Audit Manager - Financial Services

Step into a senior Audit Manager role within a Top 20 firm’s dynamic financial services and technology team in the City. This is a chance to work with a diverse client portfolio, from fast-growing entrepreneurial businesses to complex international organisations, gaining exposure across a variety of sectors. You’ll lead engagements, build lasting client relationships, and play a central role in a collaborative, high-performing team that values initiative and impact. With real scope to influence how work is delivered and contribute to the growth of the team, this is an opportunity for someone ambitious, commercially aware, and ready to make their mark. 

Job Title:          Audit Manager - Financial Services

Job Type:         Permanent

Location:          London (SW1)

Salary:              £65,000 – 75,000

Reference no:  16044   

Audit Manager - Financial Services – Benefits

25 days annual leave plus additional time off between Christmas and New Year

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work life balance

Private medical insurance

Clear progression opportunities within a growing Top 20 firm

Ongoing professional development and training support

Exposure to a broad and varied client base

Opportunities to participate in advisory and business development initiatives

Supportive, collaborative team environment

Access to an international network and global client exposure

Audit Manager - Financial Services – About The Role

You’ll join a well-established specialist team, supporting clients across financial services and technology, and take ownership of audits from planning through to completion. Acting as a key client contact, you’ll influence how engagements are delivered, contribute to advisory projects, and help shape the future of the team. The role blends hands-on delivery with client interaction and team development, giving you the chance to make a real impact both internally and externally. Key Responsibilities:

Lead and deliver audit engagements from planning through to completion

Serve as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients

Oversee audit fieldwork and perform manager level reviews

Manage multiple assignments and deadlines efficiently

Plan audits to ensure high quality and timely delivery

Manage and mentor junior team members and trainees

Provide constructive feedback and support team development

Contribute to advisory projects and client initiatives

Represent the firm positively in interactions with clients and prospective clients

The successful Audit Manager - Financial Services will have:

ACA or ACCA qualification, or equivalent

Experience operating at Audit Manager level within a Top 20 firm

Strong knowledge of UK auditing and accounting standards

Proven experience managing multiple audits and deadlines

Exposure to, or interest in, business development activity

Strong attention to detail and commitment to audit quality

Ability to manage, motivate and develop junior team members

Experience with financial services or technology clients is advantageous 

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

Refer a friend

If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £100 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)