Audit Partner - Financial Services - Banking

TN United Kingdom; Irvine; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Partner to lead their Banking and Financial Services practice. This role offers the opportunity to manage audit engagements, develop client relationships, and guide a talented team. With a focus on empowering clients in a dynamic environment, you'll leverage your extensive experience to drive business growth and ensure compliance with industry standards. Join a firm that values inclusivity and professional development, providing a supportive atmosphere for both personal and career advancement. This is your chance to make a significant impact in the financial services sector.

Benefits

Generous time off policy

Wellbeing days

Flexible work schedule

Holistic wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• 12+ years of audit experience in public accounting, focusing on financial services.
• Proven record of building profitable client relationships and directing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements and manage client relationships in financial services.
• Assess risks and design audit procedures for multiple client projects.

Skills

Audit Management

Client Relationship Management

Financial Statement Analysis

GAAP Knowledge

Team Leadership

Education

BS/BA Degree in Accounting

CPA Certification

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Audit Partner - Financial Services - Banking, Irvine

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Client:

RSM

Location:

Irvine, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

RSM has an exciting opportunity for an Audit Partner to join our Banking and Financial services practice in California. RSM's Financial Services practice combines our resources, experience and deep industry knowledge in Banking, Specialty Finance, and Fintech with a high level of partner attention and customized service delivery. Drawing on this perspective and relevant experience with other issuer clients, our curated teams are well positioned to properly focus on each Financial Services company audit.

Responsibilities:

Serve as Audit engagement leader and/or client service coordinator managing the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables

Manage multiple engagements, oversee engagement status and ensure maintenance of milestones of all projects for clients in Financial Services, Banking, Specialty Finance, and Fintech space

Identify technical accounting matters early and assess impact on financial statements; coordinate with firm specialists as needed

Review work product and communicate audit status to clients periodically and assess resources needed for project completion

Maintain contact with clients throughout the year to develop deeper relationships to better understand client’s goals and strategies

Manage profitability of projects, evaluate strategy for growth of the Firm

Assess risk along with design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams

Develop a strategy to utilize relationships external to the firm with different types of Centers of Influence to effectuate business growth

Provide insightful business advice and present oneself as a trusted business advisor

Understand skillsets and capabilities of team members and monitor and review work product that they prepare and report on performance while articulating coaching notes throughout the process

Develop others within the Firm through facilitating levels based or industry training, advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives

Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise

Ensure professional development through ongoing education

Keep abreast of latest developments as they affect GAAP and the Firm’s standards and policies

Required Qualifications:

BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree

CPA Certification

12+ years of current or recent audit experience in a public accounting environment with a focus in auditing financial services clients

8+ years’ experience auditing companies and related organizations in Financial Services, Asset Management, Banking, Specialty Finance, or Fintech

A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships

A successful record of directing and deploying team members on multiple simultaneous engagements

Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and FASB regulations

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.Learn more about our total rewards at

RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at .