Audit Partner - Banking

Pro-Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro-Recruitment, on behalf of a leading professional services firm, is seeking an experienced Audit Partner with a strong Banking background to join its Financial Services team in the City of London. You will lead a significant Banking client portfolio and shape the future direction of the practice.

The role emphasizes client leadership, mentoring, business development and technical excellence, with opportunities to influence strategy and collaborate across the firm.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified with RI status.
• Extensive experience in the Banking sector.
• Proven track record of leading audit engagements.
• Strong technical knowledge of audit and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Commercially astute with a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead a significant Banking portfolio and high-quality audit engagements.
• Develop and mentor junior staff and audit teams.
• Drive business development within Financial Services.
• Collaborate with partners to shape practice direction.

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

Auditing standards expertise

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with RI status

Job description

Our client is a leading professional services firm with a strong market presence, an impressive client portfolio and a reputation for delivering exceptional audit and advisory services across a wide range of industries. They are currently seeking an experienced Audit Partner with a strong banking background to join its growing Financial Services team.

Joining as an Audit Partner, you'll lead a significant portfolio of Banking clients while helping to shape the future direction of the practice. This role combines client leadership, business development, team development and technical excellence within one of the firm's key growth sectors.

Why join?

• Market-leading banking and financial services clients
• Strong opportunities for portfolio growth
• Collaborative partnership culture
• Genuine influence over the future direction of the practice

Qualifications/Experience Required:

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with Responsible Individual (RI) status.
• Extensive experience working with clients in the Banking sector.
• Proven track record of managing a portfolio of clients and leading successful audit engagements.
• Strong technical knowledge of audit and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in mentoring and developing team members.
• Commercially astute with a strategic mindset and the ability to identify and capitalise on business opportunities.