Asset Management Audit Senior Manager

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international accountancy firm in London seeks an experienced Asset Management Audit Senior Manager. The role involves leading audit engagements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing technical advice. The successful candidate will hold a professional accounting qualification and possess experience in asset management, with strong leadership skills. This permanent position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for career progression, and access to professional development in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual performance-based bonus

Access to training programmes

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in the asset management sector, ideally with FTSE 250 clients.
• Proven leadership in managing complex audits involving asset portfolios.
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS and FCA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit engagements for clients in the asset management sector.
• Ensure compliance with accounting and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical advice and insights to clients on financial reporting.
• Oversee and mentor a team of auditors.
• Review and finalize audit reports for accuracy.

Skills

Leadership in managing complex audits

Technical expertise in IFRS and UK GAAP

Strong communication

Experience in asset management

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Job description

• London office. International accountancy firm.
• Progression to a Director position in the future is available.

About Our Client

This firm's Asset Management Audit team delivers tailored audit services to clients with complex and diverse asset portfolios. Clients include large and listed asset managers (including FTSE 250 entities), wealth managers, investment trusts, real estate investment managers and REITs, as well as private equity and venture capital-backed property groups. They also work with unregulated asset managers with assets under management under £1bn.

Job Description

• Lead and manage audit engagements for clients in the asset management sector.
• Ensure compliance with accounting and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical advice and insights to clients on financial reporting and audit matters.
• Oversee and mentor a team of auditors, fostering their professional development.
• Review and finalise audit reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other departments to deliver integrated solutions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and risk management.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Asset Management Audit Senior Manager should have:

• A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• Hands‑on experience in the asset management sector, ideally with FTSE 250 clients.
• Proven leadership in managing complex audits involving asset portfolios and valuation processes.
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS, UK GAAP, CASS rules, and FCA regulations.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• A permanent role based in London with opportunities for career progression.
• Access to professional development and training programmes.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Annual performance‑based bonus and regular salary reviews.

Apply now to take the next step in your career as an Asset Management Audit Senior Manager in London.