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We are looking for a CASS Audit Senior / Supervisor to join our team at Johnston Carmichael.

We are flexible on location within the UK.

Job Purpose:

Our specialist CASS team operates within our Financial Services division, one of JC's fastest-growing business areas. We serve a diverse client base across the UK, ranging from start-ups to FTSE 250 companies. The team is led by Gillian Boston, a member of the ICAEW Financial Services Faculty CASS working group and a committee member of the Scottish CASS Forum.

We are seeking an Audit Senior or Supervisor to oversee audit tasks, identify and communicate issues to the Audit Senior Manager proactively, ensure deadlines and budgets are adhered to, and present a well-prepared audit file for review that meets high standards.

The CASS Audit Senior / Supervisor will be responsible for (but not limited to): 

• Contact for clients on day-to-day matters, from planning through to completion of assignments
• Supporting team members ensuring deadlines and demands are met by the wider client engagement team, providing feedback as and when required
• Preparing and monitoring budgets and issuing client fees
• Maintaining an up-to-date technical knowledge for statutory and CASS audits, and related FCA regulations
• Ensuring internal and external expectations are achieved, including supporting the leadership team in setting and delivering strategic targets
• Supporting opportunities to promote the business in the marketplace
• Contributing to new opportunities and securing new work, with the support of the wider senior management team and Business Development team
• Building effective working relationships with clients and staff at all levels
• Acting as an ambassador for the firm

About You:  

• CA qualified or equivalent. Those close to being fully qualified can be considered
• Strong industry and technical knowledge ideally within wealth and investment management
• Relevant experience ideally in a practice setting
• A leader of your work and your professional learning
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively impact and influence others at all levels

Why JC?

Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives - whether it’s our clients, our communities, or most importantly, our people, who now number over 900 across the UK.

We work with individuals and businesses all over the country and our expertise covers almost every industry sector. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 37,000 advisers across more than 114 countries.

Everything we do at Johnston Carmichael is underpinned by our four core values – Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant. We’ve created a range of ways to support our people to make sure every voice is heard, including our People and Culture Forum, and we encourage each of our sharp minds to be leaders of their work and learning. You can read more about our culture and values here.

In the last 10 years we’ve raised more than £450,000 for charity and continuously evolved our commitment to sustainable business practices. We are Gold sponsors of the Kiltwalk and also partner with Netball Scotland and England Netball, creating an enduring impact on the ground in our communities.

Why Audit?

Audit has undergone huge transformation, with regulations developing every year. Our clients need us by their side more than ever.

As technology evolves, we have new opportunities to improve how we help clients throughout the audit cycle and beyond – with more efficiency, greater innovation, and deeper insight.

And, with expertise across a range of industry sectors, there’s no shortage of variety in the work we do. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 30,000 advisers across more than 110 countries, so you’ll have the opportunity to work with businesses all over the globe.

What you can expect

As well as working with a great team of colleagues and enjoying the balance of hybrid and flexible working, we offer a range of benefits to make your time at JC even more fulfilling. Click here to see what’s on offer.

Different backgrounds and different opinions make for more interesting work and better outcomes. We’re sure we don’t have to say this, but we welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of your heritage, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual identity or gender identity. We also actively encourage applications from anyone who’s had an extended time away from paid employment.

Our team is made up of people who’ve taken varied routes through their careers. We’re here to give you the tools, support, and materials to develop your expertise so you can pursue your ambitions. Our JC Aspire learning programme helps everyone reach their personal goals, and we’ve also carefully created our own Leadership Development Programme, which is accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School at Masters degree level.

We look forward to hearing from you

If you’re ready to write your success story with us, apply today.

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request.  We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.