Internal Audit Senior Big 4

Abacus Careers; Belfast City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Careers is assisting a leading firm with ambitious growth plans for 2027. They seek a newly qualified Accountant turned Internal Audit Senior to join a growing team during a critical expansion phase in the UK market.

The role covers end-to-end internal audit, controls advisory, and SOX programme development across a portfolio of clients, with opportunities to present to senior management and contribute to business growth. UK/Ireland work rights required.

Qualifications

• You will have at least 3 years experience working in Audit, Internal Audit, SOX and/or Controls.
• Relevant degree and an ACA, ACCA, CIIA or other accounting or relevant qualification.
• Business acumen and insight to be an effective business advisor to clients.
• Experience managing and leading teams effectively.
• Experience presenting to Senior Management teams along with excellent report writing skills.
• Knowledge of technical concepts and relevant industry standards e.g. Internal Audit methodologies, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) etc.
• Must hold UK and Ireland work rights - no sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Management of a portfolio of clients which oversee the end to end internal audit or controls advisory or assurance engagements, from planning through to fieldwork and reporting
• Working as part of team supporting our clients develop or enhance their Internal Control / SOX programmes
• Preparation and review of high-quality planning and reporting deliverables for issue to clients
• Presentation of results of engagements to clients Senior Management, Audit Committees and Boards as applicable
• Contributing to the development of your own, and the team’s, technical acumen through continuous coaching, mentoring and leading your team on engagements
• Completion of business and practice development activities such as responding to requests for tenders and identifying and pursuing relevant business opportunities

Skills

Audit experience

Team management

SOX/Controls

Education

Degree in accounting/related

ACCA/ACA/CIIA

Job description

Abacus is delighted to be working with a leading 'Big 4' firm as they set their sights firmly on significant growth in 2027! Due to continued successful delivery of client projects, this team has seen new business land consistently in 2026, 2027 is expected to be another record-breaking year. Do you want to be part of this success?

This is a superb opportunity for a newly qualified Acountant to join a leading team at a critical phase of growth and expansion.

About the Internal Audit Senior Role:

• Management of a portfolio of clients which oversee the end to end internal audit or controls advisory or assurance engagements, from planning through to fieldwork and reporting
• Working as part of team supporting our clients develop or enhance their Internal Control / SOX programmes
• Preparation and review of high-quality planning and reporting deliverables for issue to clients
• Presentation of results of engagements to clients Senior Management, Audit Committees and Boards as applicable
• Contributing to the development of your own, and the team’s, technical acumen through continuous coaching, mentoring and leading your team on engagements
• Completion of business and practice development activities such as responding to requests for tenders and identifying and pursuing relevant business opportunities

About your career to date:

• You will have at least 3 years experience working in Audit, Internal Audit, SOX and/or Controls,
• Relevant degree and an ACA, ACCA, CIIA or other accounting or relevant qualification,
• Business acumen and insight to be an effective business advisor to clients,
• Experience managing and leading teams effectively,
• Experience presenting to Senior Management teams along with excellent report writing skills,
• Knowledge of technical concepts and relevant industry standards e.g. Internal Audit methodologies, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) etc,.
• Must hold UK and Ireland work rights - no sponsorship available