Internal Audit Senior Executive

Birmingham Permanent £44,000 - £45,500 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Executive to join our clients' Risk Advisory Services team, delivering high‑quality internal audit, assurance, and advisory work across a diverse portfolio of corporate or public sector clients. This role offers hands‑on engagement delivery, opportunities to develop technical expertise, and the chance to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.
  • Fast paced progression opportunity
  • Ability to travel internationally with work (if wanted)

About Our Client

Our client is a leading accountancy and business advisory firm, supporting ambitious, high‑growth organisations globally. Their Advisory practice works closely with clients to help them navigate a constantly changing risk landscape, combining deep sector knowledge with practical insights that strengthen governance, enhance controls, and support better decision‑making. As part of a people‑centred culture, the postholder will benefit from industry collaboration, professional development opportunities, and strong progression opportunities

Job Description

The Senior Executive will:

  • Deliver internal audit, assurance, and advisory assignments, taking ownership of designated workstreams under the guidance of Managers and senior team members.
  • Support engagement planning activities, including contributing to risk assessments, defining audit scope, and preparing for fieldwork.
  • Perform audit testing and review procedures to a high standard, ensuring compliance with methodology and professional standards.
  • Analyse financial, operational, and compliance risks, identifying key issues and shaping practical, value‑adding recommendations.
  • Draft clear, well‑structured sections of audit reports and supporting documentation, articulating findings concisely and with appropriate evidence.
  • Communicate audit outcomes effectively, both verbally and in writing, tailoring messages to different audiences.
  • Contribute to consultancy and advisory projects, including responsibility for on‑site delivery of allocated areas.
  • Build and maintain strong day‑to‑day working relationships with client stakeholders.
  • Plan and manage personal workloads across multiple assignments to meet agreed deadlines.
  • Coach and support junior colleagues, reviewing their work and encouraging on‑the‑job learning.
  • Participate in team initiatives, knowledge sharing, and internal projects to support continuous improvement.
  • Provide input into business development, including supporting proposals or case study development.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will:

  • Hold a recognised professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Have relevant experience in external audit, internal audit, risk management, systems or controls testing.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and form clear, evidence‑based conclusions.
  • Be experienced in contributing to audit or advisory projects and managing personal workloads effectively.
  • Be comfortable using process‑mapping or flow‑charting tools; experience with internal audit systems or data analytics tools is beneficial.
  • Be flexible to travel for client engagements, with a driving licence and vehicle access preferred.

What's on Offer

  • Annual salary of £44,000 - £45,000 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-022026-6949953
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-022026-6949953