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Pension Audit Assistant Manager

United Kingdom, Reading · Job Posted January 21, 2026
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We believe we’re best positioned to make a meaningful impact on the economy. Every day, we provide a diverse range of organisations with the kind of business and financial advice it takes to do this. Our ideas and insights empower our clients to make big decisions about the future and unlock sustainable growth. With a relentless focus on quality and integrity, we help businesses, communities and our people to flourish. Our Pensions team, audit some of the biggest Pension schemes in the UK, this is a chance for you to get experience working with variety of large multi-national clients.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead onsite audit teams
  • Prepare and review financial statements
  • Keep management updated on progress
  • Work with junior members of the team to ensure they understand their responsibilities and receive excellent on-the-job training
  • Oversee all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion
  • Build your brand as a trusted adviser to clients and within our firm

Requirements

  • Professional qualification ACA, ICAS, CA or ACCA or CIPFA
  • Experience of leading audits (as an in charge) of varying sizes across a diverse range of pension scheme clients
  • Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102
  • Excellent knowledge of the Pension SoRP
  • Extensive experience of using audit software and Microsoft packages
  • A genuine interest in our clients with an ability to confidently discuss business challenges and needs
  • An interest in maintaining and developing your technical knowledge in order to facilitate and lead valuable discussions with our clients

What we offer

  • Tailored development programmes and access to coaching
  • Flexible bank holidays
  • Pension
  • Life assurance
  • Private medical
  • Additional holiday purchasing
  • Health benefits
  • Access to shopping discounts
  • Gym memberships
  • Financial advice
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