Assistant Manager Internal Audit

This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their career in internal audit while enjoying a supportive work environment that values flexibility, personal growth, and a healthy work-life balance.

Our client, a prominent and innovative firm specialising in chartered accountancy and business advisory services, is on the lookout for a proactive and commercially minded Internal Audit Assistant Manager/Manager to join their expanding team.

Role Overview:

As an Internal Audit Assistant Manager/Manager, you'll be instrumental in helping a range of organisations-particularly those within the public sector, education, charity, and not-for-profit arenas-enhance their risk management, governance, and internal control frameworks. This position offers a mix of responsibilities, including leading audit assignments, offering strategic advice, and building strong relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take charge of internal audit assignments, ensuring thorough and high-quality deliverables ready for senior-level review.
• Conduct internal audits either on site at client locations or remotely.
• Present audit findings and provide strategic recommendations.
• Work closely with clients to design and implement audit plans, including defining the scope, scheduling, and setting clear deliverables.
• Manage your own workload and oversee junior staff, ensuring all work is completed within the allocated budget.
• Contribute to business development by participating in client meetings, networking events, and other marketing activities

Ideal Candidate Profile:

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about internal audit and eager to contribute to a collaborative team environment. You should bring:

• Credentials: ACA, ACCA, or IIA qualification (essential).
• Experience: Solid experience in planning and executing audits of varying complexities (essential).
• Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Technical Proficiency: Competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook.

In addition to a competitive salary, our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days of annual leave (with the flexibility to buy/sell up to 5 days)
• Private medical insurance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance at 4x your salary
• Company car and fuel card (for Manager level)
• Family-friendly policies, including paid leave for dependents
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with discounts on various services

Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. They are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.