External Audit Senior Associate

3w3 weeks ago

PwC

London, GB · Full-time · £52,000 – £65,000

About this role

As a Senior Associate, you'll help to lead audit engagements, manage client relationships, and coach junior team members. Your expertise in accounting principles and auditing standards will ensure the accuracy of financial statements. Collaborate with diverse clients, from owner-managed businesses to multinational corporations, across many industries.

Engage with global projects and leverage advanced technologies to drive client success. Days involve project management, ensuring all documentation from planning to completion complies with PwC and regulatory standards. Identify issues and analyze data to draw informed conclusions.

Build meaningful client relationships, demonstrating curiosity and constructive challenge in insightful conversations. Delegate responsibilities, coach and supervise junior team members and offshore teams. Create learning opportunities and implement effective audit approaches.

Build connections across PwC teams, manage diverse perspectives, develop new insights, and propose innovative solutions to enhance audit quality. Benefit from extensive development opportunities and make a significant impact. A rewarding career path awaits in any UK office.

Requirements

Demonstrated strong organisational skills with a proven track record of delivering high-quality audit work from planning through to completion
Effective communication skills with the ability to build strong professional relationships
Commitment to self-development, showing resilience and adaptability in a digital environment
Experience with IFRS (mandatory) and UK GAAP (preferred), as well as familiarity with international auditing standards (ISAs)
ACA, ACCA, or ICAS qualification (or an international equivalent), or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

Lead audit engagements and manage client relationships
Coach and supervise junior team members and offshore teams
Ensure all documentation from planning to completion complies with PwC and regulatory standards
Identify issues and analyze data to draw informed conclusions
Build meaningful relationships with clients through curiosity and constructive challenge
Delegate responsibilities and create learning opportunities
Collaborate across PwC teams to develop insights and propose innovative solutions

Benefits

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