Internal Audit Manager

Brewer Morris; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewer Morris in London is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to join its Risk Advisory Services. You will take ownership of a client portfolio from day one, delivering high-quality internal audit, risk management, governance and advisory services across a diverse client base.

As Internal Audit Manager, you will lead audit engagements, manage relationships with client stakeholders, and mentor junior team members while integrating data analytics and AI-enabled techniques.

Qualifications

• Significant internal audit experience in a professional services, consulting or practice environment.
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies and corporate governance.
• Experience using data analytics or technology-enabled audit techniques.
• Knowledge of AI applications within risk and assurance functions.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a portfolio of medium to large clients.
• Plan, manage and deliver internal audit assignments from scoping through to reporting.
• Provide insight and assurance across governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and act as a trusted adviser.
• Lead audit teams and oversee the quality of audit delivery.
• Identify opportunities to add value through advisory and consultative engagements.
• Support the integration of data analytics, technology and AI-driven approaches within audit activities.
• Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the Risk Advisory practice.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Internal audit

Client relationship management

Stakeholder management

Governance & controls

Data analytics

AI in audit

Audit team leadership

Advisory / consulting

Job description

Internal Audit Manager (Risk Advisory Services)

Overview

A leading professional services firm is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to join its growing Risk Advisory Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who can take ownership of a client portfolio from day one, delivering high-quality internal audit, risk management, governance and advisory services across a diverse client base.

The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of medium to large clients, lead audit engagements, and contribute to the firm's increasingly forward-looking, consultative approach to internal audit, including the use of data analytics and AI-enabled audit techniques.

The Role

As an Internal Audit Manager, you will:

• Take ownership of a portfolio of medium to large clients
• Plan, manage and deliver internal audit assignments from scoping through to reporting
• Provide insight and assurance across governance, risk management and internal control frameworks
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and act as a trusted adviser
• Lead audit teams and oversee the quality of audit delivery
• Identify opportunities to add value through advisory and consultative engagements
• Support the integration of data analytics, technology and AI-driven approaches within audit activities
• Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the Risk Advisory practice
• Mentor and develop junior team members

About the Team

• Internal Audit is the firm's largest Risk Advisory service line
• Team of approximately 90 professionals locally and 200 nationally
• Well-established practice serving a broad range of sectors
• Growth driven by strong client demand and continued investment in advisory capabilities

Candidate Profile

We are seeking candidates who can operate at Manager level and quickly assume responsibility for a client portfolio.

• Significant internal audit experience gained within a professional services, consulting or practice environment
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering multiple engagements simultaneously
• Strong understanding of:
• Internal audit methodologies
• Corporate governance
• Internal controls and assurance
• Ability to manage and review the work of audit teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Exposure to advisory and consulting-led assignments
• Experience using data analytics or technology-enabled audit techniques
• Knowledge of AI applications within risk and assurance functions
• Candidates currently working in-house may be considered where they have previous professional practice experience

Working Arrangements

• Typically 3 days per week in the office and/or at client sites
• Client base primarily located across London and the South East

Package

• Strong career progression opportunities within a growing practice

Why Join?

This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients, lead meaningful risk and assurance engagements, and be part of a team evolving beyond traditional audit into a more strategic, advisory-focused model supported by data and AI-led insights.