Digital Audit, FS Senior Associate

PwC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Associate in Digital Audit. You’ll work across clients, industries and technologies, combining financial audit with IT controls. You’ll assess client systems, investigate data anomalies and engage with senior stakeholders across Finance and IT.

The role is client‑facing and may require travel to client sites. You’ll lead teams, coach junior staff, and develop technical expertise, staying informed on business and technology trends.

Qualifications

• Must possess a CISA / ACA / ACCA / ICAS Qualification (or international equivalent) or equivalent work experience.
• Significant experience in Audit or Technology Risk.
• Confident engaging senior stakeholders across Finance and IT.
• Able to translate complex IT and data topics into clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple client engagements, reporting to Directors and Partners, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Train, coach and lead junior staff, ensuring open development conversations.
• Develop you and the team’s technical expertise, staying informed on business, economic and technology trends.
• Identify root causes of issues and advise stakeholders on relevant technical matters.

Skills

Auditing

Data Analysis

Data Visualization

GAAS

Governance Framework

Communication

Client Management

Job description

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Technology

Specialism

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

About the role:

As a Senior Associate in Digital Audit, you’ll work with a wide range of clients, industries and technologies, combining financial audit work with a focus on IT systems and controls. You’ll assess how client systems operate, investigate data anomalies and engage directly with senior stakeholders across Finance and IT.

The role is highly client‑focused and may involve travel to client sites. You’ll work across diverse teams, taking ownership of complex work and supporting the delivery of high‑quality audit outcomes. If you enjoy investigative work, problem‑solving and leading teams, this role offers real opportunity to make an impact.

What your days will look like:

• Managing multiple client engagements, reporting to Directors and Partners, and building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Training, coaching and leading junior staff, ensuring all voices are heard and enabling open, honest development conversations.
• Developing your own and the team’s technical expertise, staying informed on business, economic and technology trends.
• Identifying root causes of issues, offering clear insights and advising stakeholders on relevant technical matters.

This role is for you if:

• Must possess a CISA / ACA / ACCA / ICAS Qualification (or an international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience. This includes international candidates who qualify through experience in their home country.
• You have significant experience in Audit or Technology Risk.
• You are confident engaging senior stakeholders across Finance and IT.
• You have experience assessing IT systems, data flows or technology‑enabled controls.
• You can navigate complex engagements and lead high‑performing teams.
• You can translate complex information into clear, actionable recommendations.

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

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Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Communication, Compliance Program Implementation, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Governance Framework {+ 22 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 60%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

January 28, 2026