Audit Assistant Manager - Financial Services at SW Group

City of London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Audit, Advisory Services, Client Communication, Team Supervision, Organizational Skills, Regulatory Advisory, Financial Services, CASS Reporting, Internal Audit, Accounting Support, Control Weakness Identification, Training, Delegation, Problem Solving, Client Management, Report Preparation

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary. Job Description We are seeking a talented individual to join our Financial Services Assurance and Business Services team who provides audit and advisory services to a wide range of businesses within the financial services sector. These include external audit, Client Assets (‘CASS’) reporting to the Financial Conduct Authority, internal audit, regulatory advisory projects and accounting support The team work with more than 200 financial services businesses, including brokers, UK and overseas derivative and commodity traders, payment services firms, fund managers, UK and non UK funds, corporate finance boutiques, private equity managers and venture capitalists. You will be responsible for planing, performing and completing the audit process for each assignment within the team. If you want the opportunity to focus on a specialist client sector and have a knowledgeable team to learn and collaborate with please keep reading. As Audit Assistant Manager, some of your responsibilities will include: Regular discussions with the client to confirm progress, identify solutions to any hurdles and ensure reasonable expectations are met Identify and highlight any opportunities for S&W apparent from work undertaken Assist and perform training of junior staff Complete assessment forms of audit team Perform work in accordance with audit and assignment procedures Prepare draft accounts/report and completion memo (including identification of control weaknesses or areas of improvement) for review by manager Qualifications To be successful in this role, you should have: ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent Demonstrable UK audit and accounts experience gained within a professional services firm. Strong communication skills, both internally and directly with clients. Demonstrable experience of supervising others and delegation of work. Demonstrable ability to organise self and others, such that you can work on several different assignments at one time. Additional Information As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include Competitive salary Private medical insurance Life assurance Pension contribution Hybrid working model (role dependent) Generous holiday package Option to purchase additional holiday Shared parental leave Fully funded training towards professional qualifications Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Eye care support We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for planning, performing, and completing the audit process for each assignment within the team. This includes regular discussions with clients to confirm progress and identify solutions to any hurdles.