Audit Manager

Red Snapper Recruitment Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Audit Manager to support Group Audit Leads in delivering client audit plans. This hybrid role, requiring travel in London, focuses on engaging with multiple public sector clients. The ideal candidate must have a solid internal audit background and management skills, coupled with a chartered status or recognized accountancy qualification. This is a temporary six-month contract with the potential for extension, paying £37.79 per hour (PAYE).

Qualifications

• Proven track record in internal audit within large, complex organisations.
• Experience in public sector transformation audits is mandatory.
• Ability to lead small teams while remaining hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver client audit plans.
• Lead small teams of auditors and provide guidance.
• Undertake complex audits alongside management duties.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with governance standards.

Skills

Internal Audit Experience

Management Skills

Strong stakeholder engagement

Ability to work in politically sensitive environments

Education

Chartered status via the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA)

Job description

Red Snapper Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Audit Manager to work on a full-time contract with MOPAC (Mayors Office for Policing and Crime).

This is a hybrid working role, with requirements to travel to offices and client sites in London and elsewhere.

The role is paying 37.79p per hour (PAYE).

It's a six-month temporary contract initially, with the potential for extension.

Role Overview

We are recruiting for a new Audit Manager position as part of a wider organisational restructure. The role will support Group Audit Leads and manage audits across multiple public sector clients, including MOPAC, GLA, Met Police, and LFB.

This is a hands‑on management role requiring strong internal audit expertise and the ability to lead small teams while delivering complex audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver client audit plans.
• Lead small teams (typically 2-3 auditors) and provide guidance.
• Undertake complex audits personally, alongside management duties.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across diverse public sector organisations.
• Ensure compliance with governance standards and adapt to changing organisational needs.

Essential Requirements

• Internal Audit Experience: Proven track record in internal audit within large, complex organisations.
• Chartered status via the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or
• Recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA).
• Public Sector Experience: Mandatory, ideally with exposure to transformation audits.
• Management Skills: Ability to lead small teams while remaining hands‑on.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Ability to work in politically sensitive environments with budget constraints.

If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please send your CV to .

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.