SOX Assurance Assistant Manager - Finance Chief Control Office

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a SOX Assurance Assistant Manager to oversee financial reporting risks and controls. This role involves conducting independent assurance assessments, planning testing, and analyzing data to provide insights. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accountancy or audit and demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills. Join a dynamic team that values inclusion and personal development while enjoying benefits such as a generous pension contribution, annual bonus, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Pension contribution up to 15%

Annual bonus

Share schemes

Flexible benefits

28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Background in accountancy or audit with skills in financial reporting.
• Ability to evaluate data sources and communicate outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver independent assurance assessments mainly for SOX control testing.
• Analyze data sources to reach testing conclusions and share insights.

Skills

Accountancy

Audit

Risk Management

Financial Reporting

Communication

Education

Degree in Accountancy

Qualification in Audit or Compliance

Tools

Automated Assurance Testing Tools

Job description

Job Title: SOX Assurance Assistant Manager - Finance Chief Control Office

Location: Bristol or Edinburgh

Hours: Full time

Working Pattern: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in one of the above offices

About this opportunity

This role offers an opportunity to be involved in the Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) assurance testing programme and manage Financial Reporting risk across the Group. You will understand risks and controls within key processes, from product origination to financial reporting and disclosures in the Annual Report and Accounts.

Success in this role depends on workload planning, strong communication, continuous improvement, and control assessment skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver independent assurance assessments, mainly SOX control testing across various processes and teams.
• Plan and organize testing to meet deadlines.
• Analyze data sources to reach testing conclusions and share insights.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders to mitigate risks and enhance controls.

About us

We are transforming our Group, focusing on future technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to create a great environment for everyone, including you.

Requirements

• Background or qualification in accountancy, audit, assurance, risk management, or compliance, with skills in financial/regulatory reporting.
• Passion for collaboration and managing priorities effectively.
• Ability to evaluate data sources and communicate outcomes clearly.
• Desire to be part of a diverse, high-performing team, focusing on personal and team development.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in process improvement, ideally with automated assurance testing tools.

Our Culture and Benefits

We value inclusion, diversity, and belonging. Our benefits include a pension contribution up to 15%, annual bonus, share schemes, flexible benefits, 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, wellbeing initiatives, and parental leave policies.

If you're interested, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in helping Britain prosper and shaping the future of financial services.