Banking Audit Specialist

Location: City of London

Banking Audit Senior or Assistant Manager | Top 10 Firm | London
Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified Audit Senior or Assistant Manager with dedicated banking audit experience, looking for a firm where your progression isn't blocked by red tape Are you seeking a supportive, collaborative culture alongside direct exposure to high-profile portfolios and senior leadership
About the Firm
This Top 10 Firm boasts an established Financial Services practice with a prominent market presence across London and international hubs. Following substantial investment in a specialist banking division, the team continues to experience rapid growth, taking on multiple banking clients across the UK. The firm is widely recognised for its award-winning training, clear succession pathways, supportive management structure, and genuine commitment to work-life balance.
As a Banking Audit Assistant Manager you will:
Manage and deliver complex audit engagements for a fast-growing portfolio of banking clients, working closely alongside senior leadership and the Managing Partner.

Oversee detailed audit planning, risk assessments, and technical review of key accounting matters specific to financial institutions.

Direct on-site audit teams, delegating sections, managing engagement budgets and deadlines, and reviewing completed audit files before final Partner sign-off.

Mentor, train, and develop junior auditors and Seniors, conducting performance reviews and delivering constructive feedback.

Serve as a key point of contact for client executive teams, building lasting relationships and providing practical technical guidance.

As the successful candidate you will:
Be ACA or ACCA fully qualified (or equivalent).

Possess direct external audit experience within the banking sector gained at a recognised public practice firm.

Demonstrate technical proficiency in accounting standards relevant to banking and financial instruments (IFRS / UK GAAP).

Have a proven track record of supervising engagement teams, reviewing audit files, and managing job profitability.

What You'll Receive
33 days holiday including bank holidays, plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.

Employee referral bonus scheme paying up to £4,000 per successful referral.

Paid CSR time to participate in community and charitable activities.

Salary sacrifice car lease scheme.

Competitive salary supplemented by employee recognition awards and performance bonuses.

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