External Audit Senior Associate

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls. In financial statement audit at PwC, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes the auditor’s opinion. About The Role As a Senior Associate, you'll help to lead audit engagements, manage client relationships, and coach junior team members. Your expertise in accounting principles and auditing standards will ensure the accuracy of financial statements. Collaborate with diverse clients, from owner-managed businesses to multinational corporations, across many industries. Engage with global projects and leverage advanced technologies to drive client success. Benefit from extensive development opportunities and make a significant impact. A rewarding career path awaits – apply now to join our team! The role is based in any UK office, with team meetings at Embankment Place. What Your Days Will Look Like Project Management: Ensuring all documentation—from planning to completion—complies with PwC and regulatory standards, completing various tasks including the identification of issues and analysis of data to draw informed conclusions. Client Engagement: Building meaningful relationships, demonstrating curiosity and constructive challenge, and engaging in insightful conversations. Team Leadership: Delegating responsibilities, coaching and supervision of junior team members and offshore teams, creating learning opportunities and implementing effective audit approaches. Collaboration & Innovation: Building connections across PwC teams, managing diverse perspectives, developing new insights, and proposing innovative solutions to enhance audit quality. The Skills & Experience We're Looking For Demonstrated strong organisational skills with a proven track record of delivering high-quality audit work from planning through to completion Demonstrated experience working within the US market, including PCAOB standards and strong practical knowledge of SOX compliance Effective communication skills with the ability to build strong professional relationships Commitment to self-development, showing resilience and adaptability in a digital environment Experience with IFRS (mandatory) and UK GAAP (preferred), as well as familiarity with international auditing standards (ISAs) ACA, ACCA, or ICAS qualification (or an international equivalent), or equivalent work experience — including international candidates who qualify through professional experience in their home country What You’ll Receive From Us No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and 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.

Lead audit engagements and manage client relationships while ensuring financial statements are free from material misstatement. Responsibilities include coaching junior team members, managing project documentation, and implementing innovative audit approaches.

Requires a professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or ICAS and mandatory experience with IFRS. Candidates must have a proven track record in audit planning and completion, specifically within the US market including PCAOB and SOX compliance.

• Empowered flexibility • Private medical cover • 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP • Six volunteering days a year

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• External Audit
• Project Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Team Leadership
• PCAOB Standards
• SOX Compliance
• IFRS
• UK GAAP
• International Standards on Auditing (ISAs)
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Risk Management
• Internal Controls

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

3 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level