CASS Audit Manager: Lead FCA Regulated Audits

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

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