External Audit Manager

Job Description

Quality is at the heart of what we do. Combining passionate people with leading technology, we work together to build trust in society. We put the team first and solve important problems by challenging the organisations we audit and being open to challengeourselves. We take pride in our work and the profession, recognising audit as a deep specialism.Hear from our UK Head of Audit about the evolution of the Audit and what opportunities PwC could have for you.Its a really exciting time to be joining us. Weregrowing our teams across all areas of our Audit practice and investing a huge amount in our people, their skills and the technology available, as we continue to radically modernise our business and the way we serve our clients.Learn more about The Future ofAudit. The South-East region Audit business at PwC is one of the largest within the UK firm and a strategic priority for growth. And were growing. Fast.We provide external audit and audit related services to a broad range of clients, from large multinationalsto tech start-ups, from five offices with over 850 staff and Partners. Our clients are from an incredibly diverse mix of sectors; from engineering to financial services and gaming to pharmaceuticals. Our proximity to big business means that youll get to workon some of the largest and most complex projects across the firm, whilst maintaining an unparalleled breadth of client experience.As a Manager, youll lead a team of forward-thinking individuals to deliver high quality audits. Youll gain in-depth knowledgeinto how businesses run, gain direct access to internal stakeholders and clients and work with an unrivalled range of organisations we audit. A rewarding career path awaits, join our team to develop yourself as a professional and benefit from the wide rangeof development opportunities available at PwC.The responsibilities include but are not limited to:Leading multi-location teams, using your team and relationship management skills to ensure the delivery of high-quality audit work - from planning to completionof an Audit, including the review of financial statements, ensuring that it meets PwC and regulatory standards;Building meaningful relationships and demonstrating curiosity that will allow you to have insightful conversations and provide visible challengeduring the Audit;Building connections across teams and specialist areas within PwC to help bring insight to the organisations we audit. This includes managing a variety of views and consulting where appropriate;Leading on the completion of areas of complexor judgemental audit work which includes the identification of issues, analysis of data, articulation of findings and the ability to draw informed conclusions;Managing the financial and resource aspects of Audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approachthroughout;Leading on internal projects supporting PwC and the lines of service, as well as acting as a role model, mentor and coach for junior staff members in your business unit;Supporting your teams technical and personal development and identifying wherethey may require further support; and Putting your team first by coaching with purpose, being present with the team and openly communicating expectations.Essential Skills and Experience:Be Chartered Accountant / ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified accountant (or internationalequivalent) or have equivalent work experience in Audit (including international candidates who technically qualify in their home country by experience);Experience of IFRS and/or UK GAAP and international standards on auditing;Strong project management skillsand experience managing an audit from planning to completion;Confident in challenging yourself and others to complete high quality testing and documentation;Ability to establish and nurture positive relationships across all levels - both internally and externally;Drivesinnovative thinking and supports others through change and uncertainty to overcome hurdles;Experience encouraging a team environment that promotes collaboration and constructive challenge and has demonstrated the ability to act quickly to resolve team issuesand questions; andTakes 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.The locationFind out more about our PwC office locations.Theskills we look forOur people are curious and put quality first and foremost. They are inclusive and invest in themselves and their teams. They adapt to new challenges with flexibility, agility and intelligence. They speak up, role modelling constructive challengewhilst also being open to challenge themselves. They take pride in their profession, their work and their passion to deliver to the highest quality.DiversityValuing Difference. Driving Inclusion.We work in a changing world which offers great opportunitiesfor people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and delivervalue to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways ofworking offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive uk/diversity