Audit Pensions Manager

Recruitment Avenue; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an Audit Manager to join their award-winning Pension Fund team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to specialize in pension scheme issues, investments, and risk management while working alongside experienced partners. You will manage a team of auditors and oversee statutory audits, ensuring quality and timely completion. The firm fosters a supportive environment and encourages professional growth, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in audit and assurance services.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ICAS, or ACCA required for the role.
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and undertake statutory audits from planning to completion.
• Be the principal contact for the client during on-site fieldwork.

Skills

Audit Management

Risk Management

Client Management

Team Leadership

Education

Qualified ACA

Qualified ICAS

Qualified ACCA

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Our client is currently looking to recruit an Audit Manager within their London office to join their award winning Pension Fund’s team. They provide a wide range of audit and assurance services to prestigious pension schemes sponsored by companies across various sectors and master trusts, many of whom are household names.

In addition to working on audits, the role will involve working on assurance projects which includes governance and risk reviews and reporting on internal controls under the assurance framework AAF 01/06 and AAF02/07.

This is therefore a great opportunity for anyone that is looking to specialise and grow within the sector, developing their knowledge of pension scheme issues, investments and risk management skills. You will be working alongside experienced partners with a wealth of knowledge, whilst managing a team of auditors below you, within a supportive and approachable environment.

Your role will be challenging and varied and you will be encouraged to take on responsibilities and offered excellent opportunities to quickly develop and progress further within the firm.

For the right individual this is therefore a unique and exciting opportunity to join an expanding team within a well cultured and growing firm.

Responsibilities

• Managing and undertaking statutory audits and being involved in all stages of the audit process from planning to completion.
• Show initiative and take responsibility for management of the audit and your team to ensure completion within the agreed budget.
• Act as the principal contact for the client during the on-site fieldwork.
• Manage on-site teams and assist in the supervision and development of your team.
• Be able to work to tight deadlines.

Specialist/technical knowledge

• Qualified ACA, ICAS or ACCA
• A good working knowledge of Excel and Word
• Strong technical knowledge of auditing and accounting standards
• Knowledge and experience of pension scheme audits and Pensions SORP is an advantage, although not essential.