Pensions Audit Assistant Manager

Experienced Specialist Pension Scheme Audit

We are looking to recruit a Pension Scheme Audit Assistant Manager to join our specialist pensions audit team. The assistant manager will assist with managing a portfolio of pension scheme audit and assurance clients, managing our specialist team and will contribute to our wider growth strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Manage an assigned portfolio of pension scheme audit and assurance engagements
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee audit procedures from planning to final sign‑off
• Monitor turnaround times and ensure all project deadlines are met
• Coach, supervise and support Audit Associates and Trainees throughout each engagement
• Cultivate strong client relationships through clear, proactive communication
• Mentor team members and contribute to their professional growth and development

Qualifications and experience:

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA / ACA or equivalent)
• Experience of project managing audit engagements
• Prior experience of working within the pensions industry
• Prior experience of managing team members
• Experience of using audit software and Microsoft 365 packages
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Experience of developing new initiatives and methodologies

In Addition;

• Experience of working of non-audit assurance engagements (AAF 01/20, AAF 05/20, AAF 02/07, ISAE 3402)
• Up-to-date technical knowledge of the latest Pensions SORP
• Willingness to travel to clients across the UK
• Solid IT skill, experience of working with Excel and Word
• Team working skills

Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

What We Offer:

• Hybrid / Remote working arrangement
• Flexible working hours
• Highly rewarding role
• Competitive salary
• 23 days annual leave as standard, an extra day at Christmas, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional holidays
• Continuous learning towards your CPD hours
• Company and social events
• Opportunities to grow new skills
• Travel expenses covered for attendance at the head office (Banbury)

If you are looking for a rewarding career in pensions auditing and you are committed to providing exceptional service, then we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Assure UK?

Why join us? Because you want your work to matter.

Assure UK was established to inject new ideas into the pension audit and assurance space, and we’ve since earned a loyal client base, a stellar reputation, and a talented team.

Step into that team and you’ll help steer, shape, and accelerate the next chapter of our thriving growth story.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Accounting