CASS Financial Services Assistant Audit Manager

Grant Thornton LLP; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and consulting firm in the City of London is seeking a CASS Financial Services Assistant Audit Manager. The role requires managing client audits with a focus on CASS, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring compliance with auditing standards. Candidates must hold a professional accounting qualification and have experience in statutory audits for large companies. The firm offers a flexible and inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in accounting is required.
• Managing audits for financial services clients is essential.
• Experience with large companies and complex matters is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Achieve deadlines while managing productivity and fee income.
• Act as the key contact for clients on complex audit matters.
• Provide feedback and evaluate training opportunities.

Skills

Statutory audit management

Understanding of UK GAAP / FRS102

Client relationship management

Project management

CASS audits understanding

Education

Professional qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

• You’ll consistently achieve deadlines and understand the commercial implications of actions relating to productivity, recoverability, fee income and client service.
• You will be the key contact for the client on day-to-day matters and take the lead on dealing with large, technically complex clients. You’ll highlight all key issues which may affect the audit opinion to the partner and make recommendations for appropriate action. Determining that all audit reports reflect the work performed, you will meet set reporting and auditing standards, acting as a reference for best practice.
• Provide regular communication and feedback while encouraging training and development for yourself and others.
• Empower you to act as a trusted business adviser to clients. You will take responsibility for managing key client portfolio and building and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Organise and attend office marketing events; be aware of the range of services the firm offers and suggest innovative products to address client needs. Prepare and present proposals for new work while building a personal network from which referrals are received.

Qualifications

• Minimum criteria: professional qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA or equivalent). Experience of managing statutory and CASS audits for financial services clients.
• Experience of managing audits of large companies and dealing with complex technical matters.
• Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102.
• Project management experience.
• Experience of IFRS and auditing listed companies would be beneficial.

Additional information

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. We value diversity and aim to provide a flexible working environment where possible. The role focuses on external audit experience, including Client Asset (CASS) audits, to support a growing client base.