Internal Audit Director: Portfolio Lead & Growth

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 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.