Overview
Our clients are committed to delivering high-quality audit services that build trust and confidence in the financial markets. As part of the growing audit quality function, you will play a key role in enhancing audit standards across the firm, with a particular focus on regulatory engagements including CASS and safeguarding. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-impact area of our business, where you will help shape our approach to audit quality, strengthen risk management practices, and support our teams in delivering excellence to clients.
The Role
As an Audit Quality & Technical Specialist, you will work closely with audit engagement teams and senior technical leadership to review, challenge, and enhance the execution of audit work.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Reviewing audit procedures and documentation, particularly in regulated areas such as CASS and safeguarding
* Constructively challenging audit approaches to ensure compliance with regulatory expectations and internal standards
* Supporting and coaching engagement teams to implement improvements in audit quality
* Identifying recurring issues and areas requiring firm-wide action
* Contributing to internal projects focused on audit quality enhancement and risk management
* Collaborating with stakeholders across the firm to promote a culture of continuous improvement
* Also open to considering a blended role combining technical oversight with involvement in the delivery of CASS and safeguarding audits.
Essential Experience & Skills
* Proven experience in audit and/or audit quality control
* Strong experience in CASS and safeguarding audits, with a sound understanding of applicable rules
* Good working knowledge of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations across financial services
* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex information and identify key risk areas
* Confidence to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders at all levels
* High level of motivation with a genuine interest in driving audit quality improvements
* Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a flexible environment
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Professionally qualified or part (ACA, ACCA )
* Experience in a technical or audit quality role within a professional services environment
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
* Experience working across a diverse client base within financial services or related sectors
* Innovative mindset, with the ability to identify and implement improvements
* Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
In return: A competitive basic salary and benefits are on offer with superb career development