Internal Audit Assistant Manager

We are seeking an Assistant Manager to join our clients' Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team, managing a portfolio of clients while delivering high-quality internal audits and specialist advisory projects. This role offers the opportunity to lead assignments, guide junior team members, and gain broad exposure across commercial and not-for-profit organisations.

Client Details

This opportunity is with one of the worlds largest professional services organisation, with a major internal audit foothold in the Midlands. Working on large and listed clients within the corporate space, the postholder will gain the opportunity to progress and gain experience in a large amount of risk advisory areas such as internal audit, risk, controls, governance, compliance etc

Description

• Manage a portfolio of clients, shaping audit strategies, creating terms of reference, briefing staff, overseeing audit delivery, and completing first reviews of audit work.
• Complete first-stage quality reviews to ensure audit files are accurate, complete, and ready for senior sign-off.
• Prepare billing analysis, build billing schedules, and raise invoices for clients within the portfolio.
• Lead and contribute to consultancy engagements and specialist advisory projects, including on-site delivery.
• Conduct complex audits from planning through to final reporting, applying established audit methodology effectively.
• Identify, assess, and define financial, operational, and compliance risks, and propose practical, cost-effective recommendations.
• Communicate audit results clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
• Prioritise workloads, allocate tasks across the team, and ensure effective use of resources.
• Make proactive business decisions and propose solutions to client challenges.
• Deliver assignments within agreed budgets and timelines.
• Maintain ongoing professional development in line with internal and professional body requirements.
• Supervise, coach, and support junior team members, contributing to their development and acting as a counselling manager where required.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement across the team.

Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or an equivalent designation.
• Prior experience working within External or Internal Audit
• Be familiar with data analytics tools (training can be provided).
• Have a full driving licence and be willing to travel regularly, including potential international assignments.
• Communicate confidently, demonstrate sound judgement, and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality outputs.
• Ability to travel to the Birmingham office 2/3 days per week

Job Offer

• Annual salary of £47,000 - £50,000 per annum
• Overtime pay of circa £3000 per annum
• International travel opportunities
• Fast-tracked progression
• Gain experience in a wide range of governance areas
• Build relationships with executive leadership at globally listed businesses