External Audit Manager – Insurance

PwC

Lead multi-location audit teams in the Insurance sector at PwC ensuring compliance and high quality audits. Manage audits from planning to completion while mentoring junior staff members.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with PwC standards and regulatory requirements. Possesses strong project management skills and the ability to mentor and coach junior staff while fostering positive relationships across all levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Chartered Accountant QualificationIFRS ExperienceUK GAAP ExperienceProject Management SkillsAudit Leadership

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Hard Skills

Audit PlanningFinancial Statement ReviewData AnalysisIssue IdentificationJudgemental Audit Work

Soft Skills

Team ManagementRelationship ManagementMentoringCoachingConfidence in Challenging

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCAICAS

Industry Keywords

International Standards on AuditingRegulatory StandardsCommercial Approach

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading multi-location teams, using your team and relationship management skills to ensure the delivery of high quality audit work - from planning to completion of an Audit, including the review of financial statements, ensuring that it meets PwC and regulatory standards
Leading on the completion of areas of complex or judgemental audit work which includes the identification of issues, analysis of data, articulation of findings and the ability to draw informed conclusions
Managing the financial and resource aspects of Audit engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach throughout
Leading on internal projects supporting PwC and the lines of service, as well as acting as a role model, mentor and coach for junior staff members in your business unit

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, or international equivalent) or equivalent relevant experience
Experience with IFRS and/or UK GAAP and International Standards on Auditing
Strong project management skills and experience leading audits from planning to completion
Confidence in challenging yourself and others to deliver high‑quality testing and documentation
The ability to build and nurture positive relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.