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Head of Audit & Compliance

Greater Manchester Permanent £80,000 - £100,000 per year View Job Description
As Head of Audit & Compliance you will contribute towards the design, implementation, and maintain a risk based audit framework aligned with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practice. You will lead audits, deliver clear and actionable insights to senior stakeholders, and ensure corrective actions and continuous improvement are embedded across operations.
  • Help to develop a Risk-Based Internal Audit Function
  • Excellent Salary & benefits

About Our Client

The employer is a mid-sized organisation operating in the business services industry, with a focus on delivering quality and compliance in its financial operations. The company values expertise and precision within its accounting and finance department.

Job Description

The Head of Audit & Compliance will be tasked with;

  • Develop and deliver strategic, risk based audit plans targeting high risk areas
  • Conduct internal audits and projects, providing actionable recommendations in clear reports
  • Present audit outcomes and insights to the Executive Board and Audit Committees
  • Delivering clear, data led insights that enable the executive team to make confident, high value and strategic business decisions
  • Build and lead a high performing audit team, promoting professional development
  • Maintain relationships with regulators, external auditors, and internal stakeholders
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, ensuring timely integration into audit practices
  • Support implementation and optimisation of audit related systems
  • Deliver training or workshops on audit and compliance topics as required

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Audit & Compliance should have:

  • Professional audit qualification (e.g., IIA, ACA, ACCA)
  • Internal Audit experience
  • Expertise in risk based auditing, internal control frameworks, and regulatory compliance
  • Working knowledge of GIAS 2024, UK Corporate Governance Code 2024, ECCTA 2023, UK Bribery Act 2010
  • Minimum 5 years' audit experience, ideally in enforcement or other highly regulated environments
  • Proven experience leading audit teams and delivering strategic audit programs
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
  • High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary between £80,000 and £100,000,
  • £6,000 car allowance,
  • Permanent contract offering job stability.
  • Opportunities for professional development within the business services industry.
  • Supportive work environment in North Manchester



If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as the Head of Audit & Compliance, apply now to join a company that values expertise and high standards.

Contact
George Wearden
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6978436
Phone number
+44 161 8290 401

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Internal Audit
Sector
Business Services
Location
Greater Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
George Wearden
Consultant phone
+44 161 8290 401
Job reference
JN-032026-6978436