Cass Audit Manager / Senior Manager

WA is partnering with a mid-tier accountancy practice to help source a CASS Audit Manager or Senior Manager.

Due to continued success and growth, our client is looking for a CASS specialist who will be responsible for delivering the effective completion of CASS Audits, coaching and training the audit team, and ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.

This is an excellent opportunity to join the business at a time when they are seeking to build their CASS audit and advisory function, providing career development opportunities and opportunities to attract new clients.

This role can be based from their Glasgow or Edinburgh offices, with two days per week in the office likely.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Planning and managing the effective, professional, and efficient delegation, flow-through and completion of CASS Audits
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• Maintaining up to date technical knowledge of CASS and related FCA regulations
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• Assisting the Audit Partners and Directors with CASS Audit planning work and internal reporting
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• Providing CASS technical and CASS Audit planning support to clients
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• Working closely with the audit team to ensure audit work is managed efficiently and effectively from start to finish
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• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues at all levels
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• Being the principal contact for clients on day-to-day audit matters
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• Building effective working relationships with client staff at all levels
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• Managing and supporting audit staff to achieve their goals and objectives ensuring they are developing their CASS skills and capabilities
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About You:

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• Qualified Chartered Accountant (or equivalent)
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• Experience in leading CASS Audits is essential
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• Strong technical knowledge of CASS and understanding of key current issues and regulatory developments facing CASS Audit client
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• Strong industry knowledge, ideally within wealth and investment management
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• Experience working on a range of CASS governance, risk and operational frameworks, including monitoring and control testing
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• Practical experience of using software systems in the preparation of audit files, and audit working papers
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• Ability to budget and manage audit finances
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• Excellent organisational skills and be pro-active in their approach to work
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• Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively impact, influence and manage others
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