External Audit Senior Associate

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

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.

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Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Communication, Compliance Auditing, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit {+ 24 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

November 20, 2025