Internal Audit Assistant Manager

Brewer Morris; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewer Morris is partnering with a leading Top 10 accountancy and advisory firm to hire an Assistant Manager for its Internal Audit team in Manchester. The role combines client engagement, people management and technical delivery across diverse sectors in both public and private organisations.

You will oversee delivery from planning to reporting, engage with Audit Committees and senior stakeholders, and mentor junior staff while maintaining budget discipline and high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Experience managing relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Proactive and capable of multi-priority delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of a portfolio of internal audit clients and develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation of risk-based internal audit plans and annual audit programmes.
• Lead and deliver internal audit assignments from planning through to reporting.
• Prepare high-quality audit reports and review the work of junior team members.
• Support client meetings, Audit Committee presentations and wider stakeholder engagement.
• Manage assignments to agreed budgets and deadlines, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
• Coach, develop and review junior members of the team.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional value to clients and support wider business development initiatives.
• Contribute to technical research, methodology improvements and wider team projects as required.

Skills

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

CMIIA / CIA / ACA / ACCA

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are partnered with a leading Top 10 accountancy and advisory firm looking to strengthen its Internal Audit team through the hire of an Assistant Manager. The team works with a diverse portfolio of clients across both the public and private sectors, delivering risk-based assurance, governance reviews and internal audit services to organisations ranging from growing businesses and charities through to large national and international groups.

The firm has built a strong reputation for quality, technical excellence and long-term client relationships. You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive team where professional development is genuinely encouraged, with exposure to a varied range of assignments, sectors and stakeholders.

This role offers a blend of client engagement, people management and technical delivery, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their internal audit career.

Key reasons for joining:

• Varied portfolio of internal audit and risk advisory engagements
• Strong technical environment with excellent training and support
• Exposure to senior stakeholders, boards and Audit Committees
• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Collaborative and people-focused culture

Main Responsibilities

• Support the management of a portfolio of internal audit clients and develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation of risk-based internal audit plans and annual audit programmes.
• Lead and deliver internal audit assignments from planning through to reporting.
• Prepare high-quality audit reports and review the work of junior team members.
• Support client meetings, Audit Committee presentations and wider stakeholder engagement.
• Manage assignments to agreed budgets and deadlines, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
• Coach, develop and review junior members of the team.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional value to clients and support wider business development initiatives.
• Contribute to technical research, methodology improvements and wider team projects as required.

Requirements

• Professionally qualified (CMIIA, CIA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Previous internal audit experience gained within professional services or an in-house internal audit function.
• Experience working with a broad range of clients and sectors
• Strong report writing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Organised, commercially aware and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A proactive individual with a genuine interest in developing their technical and client-facing skills.

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