Pensions Audit Manager

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• Posted 06 May 2026
• Salary£70000 - £80000 per annum
• LocationCity of London
• Job type Full-time
• DisciplineAudit & Accounts
• Reference558233_1778083231

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Pensions Audit Manager Pensions Audit Manager

Key responsibilities

Skills and experience required

Why apply?

Location: London (Hybrid working)
Type: Permanent

Ambition is recruiting a Pensions Audit Manager for a highly regarded professional services firm with a strong presence in the pensions market. This role offers the chance to work with a varied portfolio of pension scheme clients while developing leadership, client management and technical expertise in a supportive and progressive environment.

Flexible working is encouraged, with a hybrid office/home setup available.

• Manage a portfolio of pension scheme audit clients, reporting directly to a Partner
• Lead statutory pension scheme audits from planning through to completion
• Prepare audit planning, completion and findings reports
• Take responsibility for audit delivery, budgets and deadlines
• Act as the main point of contact for trustees and other stakeholders
• Manage, review and mentor audit teams, supporting their ongoing development
• Ensure audits are delivered in line with professional standards and quality requirements
• Identify value‑add insights around governance, risk and controls
• Lead additional pensions assurance and risk management projects, including client liaison and report writing

• ACA, ACCA or CA qualified
• Strong audit background with pension scheme audit experience
• Good working knowledge of the Pensions SORP and relevant pensions regulations
• Experience managing audits and supervising junior team members
• Ability to manage multiple clients and competing deadlines
• Right to work in the UK

• Exposure to a broad range of pension schemes and high‑quality audit work
• Genuine opportunity to grow as a manager and future leader
• Flexible, hybrid working environment
• Supportive culture with a strong focus on development and quality

Ambition is committed to building inclusive shortlists and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Ambition.

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