Total 29 Accounting / Auditing job vacancies in South West London, London, SW11 8BJ

• Assist in the preparation of risk-based annual internal audit plan and monthly audit planning schedule for the Head Office & ISO Audit Section. 
• Plan and lead the audit teams in the conduct of operational, financial & ISO internal audit reviews according to the approved annual audit plan to assess effectiveness and efficiency of the operational & financial control and ISO Management System in the Company.
• Undertake audit planning and fieldwork independently, prepare audit report and develop practical and value added recommendations to address the root causes of issues and to improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor and conduct follow-up reviews to ensure agreed improvement plans are timely implemented and timely closure of audit findings.
• Undertake any assignments / ad-hoc projects assigned by the Operation Audit Department Head or the Head of Internal Audit Division.

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree or professional qualification in related field such as auditing, banking, accounting, finance, business studies or other relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years of working experience in internal audit / compliance with exposures in leading audit teams in the conduct of operational and financial audit, and preferably with prior exposures in banking / financial services industry.
• Strong analytical, communication skills and good command of English and report writing skills.
• A good team player with high level of integrity, initiatives, and good interpersonal and people management skills.

Perks & Benefits

• Nearby public transport
• Flexible working hours
• Casual dress code
• Medical insurance
• Personal leave

Job Responsibilities :

• Plan and conduct internal audit reviews according to the approved annual audit plan to assess effectiveness and efficiency of internal control, governance and risk management processes.
• Undertake audit planning and fieldwork independently and ensure well documented audit work papers to support audit conclusion and results.
• Prepare audit report and develop practical or value added recommendations to address the root cause of issues identified or to improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor and follow-up to ensure agreed improvement plans are timely implemented.
• Involvement in the Company’s J-SOX assessment process and other ad-hoc projects as and when required.

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree or professional qualification in related field such as auditing, banking, accounting, finance, commerce.
• A minimum of 4 years of internal auditing experience, preferably with prior exposures in banking / financial services industry.
• Exposure and experience in ISO Management System (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO27001 and ISO37001) and Japanese Sarbanes-Oxley (J-SOX) will be an added advantage.
• Good command of English with good report writing and communication skills.
• A good team player with high level of integrity, initiatives, and good interpersonal and analytical skills.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Personal leave
• Personal development opportunities

Your new company
A leading national accountancy firm in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Manager and Manager for their Accounting and Financial Reporting team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant, dynamic, and supportive firm.

Your new role
As an Assistant Manager, you will assist managers in delivering work profitably, manage a small portfolio of not-for-profit clients, and focus on complex financial reporting and consolidations.As a Manager, you will support accounting and financial teams across several offices, actively contribute to the department's growth by identifying opportunities and engaging in business development activities. You will assist the Department Head in daily management, oversee your own portfolio of not-for-profit clients and give a premium service, manage your team's performance, and develop plans for junior staff.

What you'll need to succeed
For both roles, strong communication, organisation, and management skills are essential. You should be ACA/ACCA qualified, knowledgeable in FRS 102 and Companies Act reporting, and have experience working with not-for-profit clients.For the manager role you will have an in depth understanding of UK financial reporting requirements and one year experience of managing a full portfolio of clients.

What you'll get in return
You will work in a highly supportive environment that promotes individual and team development, offering flexible rewards and a comprehensive benefits package.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company
Highly professional independent accountancy firm seeking to recruit a part-qualified or qualified accountant to join their audit team undertaking audit assignments for a varied client base alongside some accounts preparation work.

Your new role
Working with clients from a range of industries - mostly corporate businesses within the local midlands area, you will get involved in planning and delivery of audit assignments. You will liaise with clients to efficiently and professionally obtain relevant information to support the audit process and with colleagues at all levels to work as a team to achieve deadlines. Dependent upon your previous audit experience, you may lead audits, managing the work of juniors. If studying towards professional accountancy qualifications, you will be offered full study support to enable you to complete your exams.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be at least ACA or ACCA part qualified with audit experience gained in practice either within a large UK firm or within a regional/ independent UK practice. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, a professional attitude and a good work ethic.

What you'll get in return
This is a firm that treat their staff well and who have a clear track record of internal promotion. You will have excellent opportunities to develop your career within a well-regarded, supportive accountancy firm.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Join us as an Audit Manager in our Group Functions Technology team

• You’ll supervise the audit engagement team and support them through coaching to help them see their potential
• You can expect to enjoy an engaging and fast-paced environment, as well as considerable stakeholder interaction
• You’ll support the delivery of a flexible and risk-based audit plan that addresses regulatory requirements, provides independent assurance and opinions with impact

What you'll do

As an Audit Manager within our Group Functions Technology team, you’ll play a key part in providing independent assurance over the key applications that support many of the Bank’s key central functions, including Financial Crime, Core Banking and Finance.

You’ll be an ambassador for internal audit, demonstrating professional behaviours and helping to build on the reputation and integrity of the function.

Your role will also involve:

• Providing quality, efficient and effective assurance and influencing business managers to improve controls
• Leading and coaching your audit team as they deliver audit engagements and making sure they're delivered within budget and on time
• Leveraging audit methodology and tools
• Managing key stakeholders throughout audit engagements, ensuring a good understanding of business risks and an open and effective discussion on key risks

The skills you'll need

To join us in this role, you’ll ideally have worked in an internal or external audit environment, and bring audit, assurance or risk management experience. You’ll also need a strong background in auditing technology risks and controls, analytical and problem solving abilities and the ability to assess and prioritise data effectively. Chartered accountancy and/or CISA qualification or similar, and experience of financial reporting and/or financial crime systems from an audit or risk capacity is preferred. Data analytics skills, including experience in using Python is advantageous but not required.

You’ll also need:

• The ability to demonstrate leading a team in delivering projects while keeping a firm hand on budget, schedule and quality
• A proactive approach towards identifying and promoting talent
• The ability to support and supervise a team through coaching, feedback and development
• Proven stakeholder management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Join us as an Audit Manager

• Joining our Payments & Fraud team, you’ll undertake key aspects of assurance fieldwork and supervise the audit engagement team, supporting them through coaching to help them fulfil their potential
• You can expect to enjoy an engaging and fast-paced environment, as well as considerable stakeholder interaction
• You’ll support the delivery of a flexible and risk-based audit plan that addresses regulatory requirements, providing independent assurance and opinions with impact

What you'll do

As an Audit Manager within our Payments & Fraud team, you'll play a key part in providing independent assurance over the key business processes that facilitate payment processing, wholesale cash management and fraud prevention. You’ll be an ambassador for internal audit, demonstrating professional behaviours and helping to build on the reputation and integrity of the function.

Your role will also involve:

• Providing quality, efficient and effective assurance and influencing business areas to improve controls
• Leading and coaching your audit team as they deliver audit engagements and making sure they're delivered within budget and on time
• Leveraging audit methodology and tools
• Managing key stakeholders throughout audit engagements, ensuring a good understanding of business risks and an open and effective discussion on key risk

The skills you'll need

To succeed in this role, you’ll ideally have worked in an internal or external audit environment, and bring audit, assurance or risk management experience. You’ll also need a strong background in providing assurance over risks and controls, analytical and problem solving abilities, and have ability to assess and prioritise data effectively. Prior experience of auditing or working in a fraud or payments related business area is preferred.

You’ll also need:

• The ability to demonstrate leading a team in delivering projects while keeping a firm hand on budget, schedule, and quality
• A proactive approach towards identifying and promoting talent
• The ability to support and supervise a team through coaching, feedback, and development
• Proven stakeholder management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills