Audit Manager - Banking and Lending

RSM UK Group LLP.; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm based in London seeks an Audit Manager for the lending sector. The role emphasizes IFRS 9 compliance, audit delivery, and leadership in developing junior team members. You will conduct audits, manage client relations, and enhance audit methodologies while enjoying a flexible rewards package, including 27 days holiday and hybrid working options.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus option to purchase more

Flexible reward and benefits package

Access to 300+ on-demand courses

Lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Strong IFRS 9 expertise, particularly in accounting and auditing expected credit losses.
• Practical experience auditing ECL models for retail/consumer lending products.
• Background in banking, commercial, or retail finance sectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee audits in the lending sector, ensuring compliance with firm procedures.
• Lead recruitment and sector-specific training of junior team members.
• Collaborate with national technical teams to enhance audit methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Audit Manager – Banking and Lending

Oversee audits in the lending sector, reporting to Directors and Partners, ensuring compliance with firm procedures and quality standards. Conduct audits, brief staff on assignments, provide training, liaise with senior client staff, resolve key audit matters in consultation with stakeholders, attend and present at client audit committees and board meetings, and support Directors/Partners with business development, including scoping and pitching. Lead recruitment, line management, sector‑specific training, and development of junior team members, while participating in industry organisations. Collaborate with national technical and training teams to enhance audit methodology and train on IFRS9 and other technical areas impacting lenders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits in the lending sector, ensuring compliance with firm procedures and quality standards.
• Oversee and brief staff on assignments, provide training, liaise with senior client staff, and resolve key audit matters in consultation with stakeholders.
• Attend and present at client audit committees and board meetings, and support Directors/Partners with business development, including scoping and pitching.
• Lead recruitment, line management, sector‑specific training, and development of junior team members, while participating in industry organisations.
• Collaborate with national technical and training teams to enhance audit methodology and train on IFRS9 and other technical areas impacting lenders.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent qualification with strong IFRS 9 expertise, particularly in accounting and auditing expected credit losses.
• Practical experience auditing ECL models for retail/consumer lending products such as mortgages, personal loans, credit cards, and consumer finance.
• Background in banking, commercial, or retail finance sectors, with ability to develop or enhance IFRS 9 audit methodologies.
• Proven leadership and project‑management skills, with experience leading teams and delivering complex assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with a collaborative and team‑oriented approach.
• Ability to spot inefficiencies and improve processes, and a passion for continuous learning and connecting with people.

What we can offer you

• Promotion from within wherever possible, support for career goals and aspirations.
• Flexible reward and benefits package, including 27 days holiday plus option to purchase more, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ on‑demand courses developed by our in‑house talent development team.
• Permanent, hybrid working between London office and client sites.

About the role

Based in our London office, the Audit Manager will lead the delivery of audits for lending clients, with a strong emphasis on IFRS 9, managing a diverse portfolio and working closely with Directors and Partners. This leadership position includes developing and mentoring team members, supporting technical and training teams to build specialist expertise and contributing to strategic growth initiatives while enhancing audit methodology.

Location & dates

London – UK. Start date: 08/12/2025.