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Audit Manager - Banking and Lending
RSM
As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax, and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions — we have a clear goal to become the premier adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you're looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.
Make an Impact at RSM UK
RSM is expanding its audit offering in the banking, building society, and lending sectors, focusing on both regulated and unregulated lenders. As an Audit Manager in our banking and lending team, you will lead the delivery of audits for lending clients with a strong emphasis on IFRS9, whilst managing a diverse portfolio.
This leadership position includes:
- Developing and mentoring team members
- Supporting technical and training teams to build specialist expertise
- Contributing to strategic growth initiatives
- Enhancing audit methodology
RSM offers a transparent, supportive culture with clear opportunities for career progression and professional development, making this an exciting time to join our rapidly growing service line.
You’ll Make an Impact By
- Managing a portfolio of statutory audits in the lending sector, ensuring compliance with firm procedures and quality standards
- Overseeing and briefing staff on assignments, providing training, liaising with senior client staff, and resolving key audit matters in consultation with stakeholders
- Attending and presenting at client audit committees and board meetings, and supporting business development (such as scoping and pitching)
- Leading recruitment, line management, sector-specific training, and development of junior team members, while participating in industry organizations
- Collaborating with national technical and training teams to enhance audit methodology and training on IFRS9 as well as other technical areas impacting lenders
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What We Are Looking For
Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!
We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:
- ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent qualification
- Experienced Audit Manager with strong IFRS 9 expertise, particularly in accounting and auditing expected credit losses (ECL)
- Practical experience in auditing ECL models for retail/consumer lending products such as mortgages, personal loans, credit cards, and consumer finance
- Background in banking, commercial, or retail finance sectors, with the ability to develop or enhance IFRS 9 audit methodologies
- Proven leadership and project management skills, with experience leading teams and delivering complex assignments
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented approach
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What We Can Offer You
Within audit, we promote from within wherever possible, listen to your career goals and aspirations, and support you in your short and long-term goals.
We offer a flexible reward and benefits package:
- 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
- Long-term career development opportunities in a supportive and evolving environment
- Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits, including:
- Financial wellbeing tools
- Electric car scheme
- Access to a virtual GP
- Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand, developed by our in-house talent development team
Diversity and Inclusion at RSM
RSM aims to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true selves to work. Our clients come from all walks of life, so we also aim for diversity within our teams. We believe that diverse perspectives develop broader ideas and insights to better understand and meet our clients’ needs.
That's why we're committed to ensuring our firm's principles and processes support a culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.
(For further information and to apply, please visit our website.)
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