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Ethics Senior Manager

Warner Scott Recruitment Ltd
Posted 24 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The client is seeking a Senior Ethics Manager with relevant experience in applying ethical standards or a regulatory framework.
  • The position involves working within the Audit Quality Directorate to ensure adherence to ethical practices and audit independence.
  • Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to support junior team members.
  • The role offers a competitive salary and requires experience in a similar position or as a qualified accountant with audit exposure.
  • An understanding of the ICAEW Code of Ethics is beneficial but not mandatory.

Overview Looking for an experienced Senior Ethics Manager . The client is a leading is the leading provider of professional services. They maintain a wide client range from members of the Accountancy Age to sole practitioners. They pride themselves on offering their clients a truly personal service.Role: The role is mainly working within a team within the client Audit Quality Directorate. You will be involved in ensuring that the firm operates within a sound ethical environment, is up-to-date and protected in the areas of audit independence and other ethical matters, both in relation to the UK environment and internationally.

  • Responding to ethical and independence queries and consultations from partners and members of staff from across the firm where they relate to non-audit services. This involves regular contact with senior members of the firm and resolving their queries accurately, seeking further guidance where necessary.
  • Supporting the Ethics Director and Ethics Partner in the design and implementation of systems and controls and in delivering the overall ethics function’s strategy.
  • Assisting more junior members of the team in projects and in responding to queries.

Other responsibilities may include:

  • Maintaining and updating the firm’s ethical and independence guidance generally.
  • Developing learning materials on ethical matters and carrying out training.
  • Assisting the Ethics Director and Ethics Partner in responding to regulator queries.
  • Writing articles and other materials on ethical matters for internal and external communications.

Person Specification:

  • Relevant experience in a similar position applying ethical standards or a similar regulatory framework. Or qualified accountant with some experience of audit and independence.
  • An awareness of the ICAEW Code of Ethics and the Financial Reporting Council’s Ethical Standard for auditors would be beneficial but is not compulsory. Understanding of regulation and how to interpret and apply rules in a practical way.
  • Strong communication skills - both written and oral.
  • Willingness to work as part of a close-knit team and as a self-directed individual.
  • Strong coaching and people management skills.

Benefits: *Competitive Salary,

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.