CASS Audit Manager

Brewer Morris; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewer Morris is expanding its Financial Services Audit team in the UK, offering a path for an established Audit Manager or ambitious Assistant Manager to lead CASS engagements for FCA-regulated clients. You will own complex audits, build client relationships, and help grow the practice with leadership from senior colleagues.

The role includes taking responsibility for planning, testing, reporting, and mentoring junior staff, with a clear route for progression and exposure to high-profile

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Experience as Audit Manager or Assistant Manager seeking progression.
• Proven CASS audit experience (CASS 6, 7 and 8).
• Strong understanding of FCA CASS rules and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience managing teams and reviewing work.
• Commercially aware with stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, organized and committed to delivering high-quality client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of CASS audit engagements from planning through to completion.
• Lead risk assessments and evaluate key CASS controls.
• Review client money, custody asset and safeguarding arrangements.
• Design and review substantive, analytical and controls-based testing.
• Prepare and review reports, findings and audit documentation.
• Act as a key contact for clients, building trusted relationships.
• Coach, mentor and develop junior team members.
• Monitor budgets, deadlines and engagement profitability.
• Identify opportunities to add value and support business development activities.
• Stay current with FCA regulations, CASS requirements and industry developments.

Skills

CASS audits

Client relationship management

Audit team leadership

Risk assessments

Budgeting & profitability

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Join a growing Financial Services Audit team with an exciting and expanding portfolio of FCA-regulated clients, including investment firms, payment institutions, e-money institutions and insurance intermediaries. Led by a highly experienced leadership team with strong Big 4 pedigree, this is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist expertise in CASS and regulatory assurance while accelerating your long-term career progression.

This role would suit an established Audit Manager or an ambitious Assistant Manager ready to step up into their first management position. You'll gain exposure to a varied client base, take ownership of complex engagements and play a key role in the continued growth of the Financial Services offering. For those seeking broader exposure, the role can also include a mix of CASS, safeguarding and external audit assignments.

Why Apply?

• Fast-growing Financial Services practice with an expanding client base
• Opportunity for experienced Assistant Managers to step into a Manager role
• Twice-yearly promotion rounds and clear career progression pathways
• Exposure to high-profile FCA-regulated businesses
• Strong technical leadership from a team with significant Big 4 experience
• Collaborative and supportive environment with genuine development opportunities
• Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of CASS audit engagements from planning through to completion
• Lead risk assessments and evaluate key CASS controls
• Review client money, custody asset and safeguarding arrangements
• Design and review substantive, analytical and controls-based testing
• Prepare and review reports, findings and audit documentation
• Act as a key contact for clients, building trusted relationships
• Coach, mentor and develop junior team members
• Monitor budgets, deadlines and engagement profitability
• Identify opportunities to add value and support business development activities
• Stay current with FCA regulations, CASS requirements and industry developments

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Current Audit Manager or experienced Assistant Manager seeking progression
• Proven CASS audit experience, particularly CASS 6, 7 and 8
• Good understanding of FCA CASS rules and safeguarding requirements
• Strong technical audit and accounting knowledge
• Experience managing teams and reviewing work
• Commercially aware with excellent stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, organised and committed to delivering high-quality client service
• This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing specialist team where you'll gain significant responsibility, work with an impressive client portfolio and benefit from a clearly defined route for progression.