External Audit Manager - Banking & Capital Markets

External Audit Manager - Banking & Capital Markets

Banking and Capital Markets (B&CM) Audit is the market‑leading banking audit practice, with an extensive portfolio of flagship clients ranging from global banks through to brokers, challenger banks and Fin Techs. Our team of 650 experts delivers audit services to our clients from offices across the UK.

As a Manager in our Edinburgh or London office, you’ll lead a team of forward‑thinking individuals to deliver high quality audits. You’ll gain in depth knowledge of how businesses run, gain direct access to internal stakeholders and clients, and work with an unrivaled range of organisations we audit. A rewarding career path awaits—join our team to develop yourself professionally and benefit from the wide range of development opportunities available at PwC.

• Leading multi‑location teams and using your relationship‑management skills to ensure the delivery of high‑quality audit work—from planning to completion of an audit, including the review of financial statements, ensuring it meets PwC and regulatory standards.
• Building meaningful relationships and demonstrating curiosity that allows you to have insightful conversations and provide visible challenge during the audit.
• Leading the completion of complex or judgemental audit work, which includes identifying issues, analysing data, articulating findings, and drawing informed conclusions.
• Managing the financial and resource aspects of audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout.
• Supporting your team’s technical and personal development and identifying where they may need further support; coaching effectively and communicating expectations openly.

• Must possess a Chartered Accountant / ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualification (or an international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience, including international candidates who qualify through experience in their home country.
• Have a high level of experience with IFRS and/or UK GAAP and be highly skilled in applying international standards to auditing.
• Possess highly developed project‑management skills and a strong track record of managing larger or more complex audits to the highest standard.
• Can communicate complex or contentious audit matters clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form to colleagues and senior client stakeholders.
• Can offer considered points of view in client conversations around broader industry topics and provide knowledgeable challenge to senior clients in the context of an audit.
• Takes pride in their work and in the audit profession, shows resilience, and demonstrates dedication to self‑development, including being agile and innovative in the digital world.

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support. They include empowered flexibility with 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 and much more.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior

Employment type:

Full‑time Job function:
Accounting/Auditing and Finance