At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead audits for banking clients and mentor junior staff while working with senior leadership.
- Company: Top 20 Firm with a strong presence in London and a focus on Financial Services.
- Benefits: 33 days holiday, competitive salary, performance bonuses, and CSR time for community support.
- Other info: Dynamic growth environment with structured succession paths and high-quality client exposure.
- Why this job: Step into the banking sector and accelerate your career with award-winning training and mentorship.
- Qualifications: ACA or ACCA part-qualified with 2-3 years of external audit experience in Financial Services.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Are you a Financial Services Auditor looking to step into the Banking sector without needing prior banking experience? Are you eager to work closely with senior leadership—including a Managing Partner—on complex, high-profile portfolios while accelerating your career development?
About the Firm
This Top 20 Firm boasts a premier Financial Services practice with an outstanding presence in London. Following significant investment in setting up a specialist banking division, the team continues to experience exponential growth year-on-year. Renowned for its award-winning training, supportive leadership, and genuine commitment to work-life balance, the firm provides an exceptional platform for audit professionals seeking structured succession paths and high-quality client exposure.
As a Banking Audit Senior you will:
- Work directly alongside senior leadership, including the Managing Partner, delivering audit engagements for a fast-growing portfolio of banking clients.
- Lead detailed audit planning, identify complex client issues, and implement robust testing strategies to ensure compliance with standards.
- Supervise audit teams on-site, allocating sections to junior team members, monitoring job progress against budgets, and reviewing completed files.
- Conduct final analytical reviews and prepare summary reporting on key technical accounting matters prior to Partner sign-off.
- Provide technical advice and structured mentoring to junior staff to support their professional development and team performance.
As the successful candidate you will:
- Be ACA or ACCA part-qualified, a finalist, or newly qualified.
- Hold 2–3 years of external audit experience specifically gained within Financial Services (prior banking audit experience is not required, providing a rare pathway into the sector).
- Demonstrate direct experience in delegating to, supervising, and reviewing the work of junior audit staff.
- Possess strong technical knowledge of accounting standards (including IFRS and UK GAAP) alongside practical experience with audit software such as CaseWare.
What You’ll Receive
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays, plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
- Employee referral scheme paying up to £4,000 per successful placement.
- Paid CSR time to support charitable and community initiatives.
- Competitive salary supplemented by employee recognition awards and performance bonuses.
- Access to a salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
Banking Audit Senior employer: Austin Rose Associates
Join a leading independent firm in Glasgow that champions innovation and professional growth, offering a dynamic environment for Business Advisory Managers. With a strong focus on collaboration and digital transformation, this firm not only provides competitive salaries but also clear pathways for career progression and the opportunity to manage your own client portfolio. Experience a supportive culture that values continuous development and empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the accounting profession.
