Internal Audit Assistant Manager

Birmingham Permanent £47,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
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.
  • Fast paced progression opportunity
  • Ability to travel internationally with work (if wanted)

About Our Client

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

Job 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.



The Successful Applicant



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

What's on 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
Contact
Jack Green
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6877116
Phone number
+441212309364

Job summary

Job function
Audit & Advisory
Subsector
Internal Audit
Sector
Business Services
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jack Green
Consultant phone
+441212309364
Job reference
JN-112025-6877116