Director of Internal Audit

Audit & Risk Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Audit & Risk Recruitment is recruiting an Internal Audit Associate Director for a top 10 professional services firm in Manchester. You will join a high-performing commercial Internal Audit team servicing clients across infrastructure, manufacturing, retail, hospitality and more.

This is a fantastic step up for an experienced Senior Manager seeking greater responsibility. You will lead client portfolios, manage resources, and drive quality delivery while building trusted relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience as an internal audit senior manager in commercial sectors.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively.
• Strong technical skills meeting high industry standards.
• Leadership and delegation to guide a junior team.
• Proven track record leading proposals and winning/new client work.
• Professional qualification: ACA/ACCA/CIA (or similar).

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of FTSE 100/250 clients, ensuring quality delivery.
• Maintain and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Lead end-to-end audit processes and present at audit committee meetings.
• Collaborate with the Partner on business development and firm growth.
• Proactively develop new opportunities through networks and proposals.

Skills

Internal audit expertise

Client relationship skills

Technical audit skills

Leadership / team management

Business development / proposals

Professional qualification ACA/ACCA/Ci

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIA or similar

Job description

Audit & Risk Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting an Internal Audit Associate Director for a top 10 professional services firm in Manchester. You will be joining a highly successful commercial Internal Audit team servicing clients in infrastructure, manufacturing, retail, hospitality and more. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Manager to step up in responsibility and take the next stride in their career.

Key responsibilities:

• Ownership of portfolio of clients, managing resources and ensuring quality delivery of assignments to FTSE 100/250 clients
• Maintain and build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues
• Responsible for end-to-end processes and present at audit committee meetings
• Work closely with the Partner in business development and driving firm growth
• Leverage and expand your professional network and be proactive in developing new opportunities

You should be:

• An experienced internal audit senior manager within commercial sectors ideally from practice background
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate successfully internally and externally
• Strong technical skills to deliver assignments to the highest industry standards
• Leadership and delegation capabilities to lead a successful team of junior members
• A track record of leading proposals and winning new client work or renewal of existing projects
• Hold a professional qualification: ACA/ACCA/CIA (or similar)

You will get:

• To be part of a collaborative and high-performing team committed to your professional and personal development
• Join one of the UK largest and most-respected Internal Audit functions in professional services
• Join a firm on a huge growth trajectory, exceeding targets and reaching new heights
• Be part of a values-driven firm that prides themselves in inclusion, integrity and innovation
• Work in a flexible team and firm culture that values the strengths of individuals

Note: Must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.