Audit Manager - Banking and Lending

RSM UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

27 days holiday

Wellbeing benefits

Access to 300+ courses

Job summary

RSM UK is expanding its audit leadership in the banking and lending sector, delivering audits with IFRS 9 emphasis while managing a diverse client portfolio. You will mentor staff, support technical teams and contribute to growth strategies, advancing audit methodology and staff development.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CA or equivalent and strong IFRS 9 experience, with proven leadership and stakeholder communication skills across a variety of lenders.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CA or equivalent qualification required.
• Strong IFRS 9 expertise with ECL experience in lending.
• Proven audit leadership and ability to manage complex assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver statutory audits for lending clients with IFRS 9 focus.
• Oversee staff, provide training, and resolve key audit matters.
• Present at client audit committees and support business development.
• Recruit, mentor and develop junior team members; lead projects.
• Collaborate with technical teams to enhance audit methodologies.

Skills

IFRS 9 expertise

Audit leadership

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

People development

Education

ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle‑market businesses thrive. We are a fast‑growing firm with big ambitions - we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

RSM is expanding its audit offering in the banking, building society, and lending sectors, focusing on both regulated and unregulated lenders. As an Audit Manager role in our banking and lending team, you will lead the delivery of audits for lending clients with a strong emphasis on IFRS9 whilst managing a diverse portfolio.

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. RSM offers a transparent, supportive culture with clear opportunities for career progression and professional development, making this an exciting time to join our rapidly growing service line.

You’ll make an impact by

• Manage a portfolio of statutory 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 supporting with business development, including scoping and pitching
• Lead recruitment, line management, sector‑specific training, and development of junior team members, while participating in industry organizations.
• Collaborate with national technical and training teams to enhance audit methodology and training on IFRS9 and other technical areas impacting lenders

What we are looking for

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

• ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent qualification
• Experienced Audit Manager 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

What we can offer you

Within audit, we promote from within wherever possible, listen to your career goals and aspirations, and support you in your short‑and long‑term goals.

We offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid working between our office in London and on client site
• 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse talent development team

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.

At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.