Assistant Audit Manager

Knight Frank; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Frank is seeking a qualified Assistant Audit Manager to oversee audit functions and collaborate with the Business Services team. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience, demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills while managing compliance and audit programs effectively.

Qualifications

• CCAB/IIA/CIMA qualified is essential.
• Over 3 years of risk-based audit experience required.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance audit programmes and produce reports.
• Lead end-to-end audit processes for Business Services directorate.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge

Communication

Advisory Mindset

Adaptability

Commercial Acumen

Education

CCAB/IIA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

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Reference No 30466 | Job Title: Assistant Audit Manager | Type: Permanent | Salary: Competitive | Division: Business Services | Sub Division: [[custSubDivision]] | Department: Risk & Compliance (10000663) | Location: 55 Baker Street

Background

The human element in the property world is all too easily overlooked. This is why Knight Frank believes in building long-term relationships with both clients and staff. This enables us to provide clear, considered and personalised advice on all areas of property whether commercial or residential.

Established in 1896, Knight Frank is a global network of over 20,000 people across more than 50 territories. We’ve built an internationally-connected, diverse organisation based on collaboration, teamwork, leadership, and adaptability. We foster a workplace where opinions are respected, everyone is encouraged to contribute, and excellence is rewarded. As a result, our people are highly motivated. We want your experience of working with us to be the best it can be.

We understand that our continued success depends on the commitment and passion of our people and their dedication to delivering excellent client service. That’s why investing in our people is as important as investing in our clients. That’s what makes Knight Frank different – the difference is our people.

Scope & Responsibilities

We are seeking a CCAB/IIA/CIMA qualified Assistant Audit Manager with over 3 years of experience in risk-based audits to support the management of the audit function and lead internal audits within our Business Services directorate.

This role is part of the ‘Best Practice’ team, which coordinates audit and compliance activities across the firm. You will report to the Audit Manager, assist with managing compliance audit delivery, and lead on delivering an internal audit programme for our Business Services directorate.

In this newly created role, you will adapt to new ways of working and shape the role to support the team, which includes an Audit Manager, Compliance Officer, Compliance Advisor, and two Residential Service Line Auditors. You will also develop relationships with key audit stakeholders across the wider business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support the management of compliance audit programmes across UK and international support functions, review audit outputs, monitor budgets and performance, address issues raised by auditors, produce reports for governing bodies, and engage with stakeholders (50%).
2. Assist in developing an internal audit plan for the Business Services directorate, and lead end-to-end audit processes including scoping, planning, fieldwork, analysis, reporting, and follow-up (50%).

The role is based at Knight Frank’s headquarters at 55 Baker Street. We operate a ‘Dynamic Working’ policy, allowing flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance and enhance engagement, performance, and productivity.

Competencies

• Leadership: Support others and engage with the business to deliver positive outcomes for the brand.
• Knowledge: Keep current with professional knowledge and share insights to improve our service.
• Communication: Build collaborative relationships through open communication and active listening.
• Advisory Mindset: Use expertise to deliver clear advice and secure positive outcomes.
• Adaptability: Embrace change in your role, behavior, and approach.
• Commercial Acumen: Support the financial health of the business, ensuring projects meet objectives within budget, and find commercially sound solutions.

Qualifications and Skills

• CCAB/IIA/CIMA qualified (essential)
• Over 3 years of risk-based audit experience, preferably in a professional services environment (essential/desirable)
• Experience auditing support functions such as HR, Finance, Marketing, Procurement (essential)
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to remain calm under pressure
• High standard of written and verbal reporting, with excellent English grammar and spelling
• Team-oriented with a results-driven approach
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills

Systems & IT Skills

• High level of IT literacy (essential)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (essential)
• Experience with audit systems (desirable)
• Knowledge of Power BI (desirable)