Risk Assurance Manager

RSM UK; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Risk Assurance Manager to join their team. You will identify client opportunities, manage audit deliveries, and develop high-quality reports. The ideal candidate should be ACA, ACCA, or IIA qualified, with a strong background in internal audits and excellent communication skills. The firm offers hybrid working, 27 days of holiday, and numerous professional development opportunities to foster your career growth.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

27 days holiday

Lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits

Access to over 300 courses on demand

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, IIA) or other relevant qualification.
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight as required.
• Experienced in managing internal audit reviews and advisory services.
• Demonstrable experience in testing and documenting controls.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop client opportunities for services.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and assignments.
• Plan and manage all aspects of allocated audit deliveries.
• Develop audit programmes and high-quality reports.
• Supervise and review work of junior staff.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication

Staff management and development

Managing internal audit reviews

Testing and documenting controls

Managing multiple tasks

Education

ACA, ACCA, IIA or relevant qualification

Job description

We are searching for an experienced Risk Assurance Manager

Make an Impact at RSM UK

At RSM, our consulting team brings together diverse advisory experts to deliver our six core solutions: business transformation, forensic, deal services, restructuring, finance function support, and risk and governance.

Our solutions are designed to address the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities our clients face as they strive to achieve their aspirations and organisational goals. Whether it’s supporting global expansion, developing acquisition strategies, facilitating private equity investments, or collaborating with boards to manage risk and governance, our consulting experts work as one cohesive team. We prioritise simplicity, providing data-driven insights, value‑added assurance, and high-quality execution to empower our clients in building sustainable, future‑fit businesses.

It’s an exciting time to join our consulting team, as we embark on ambitious growth plans that promise to create diverse career opportunities. We are committed to enhancing our six solutions, expanding and developing our team of expert consultants, embracing a digital‑first approach, strengthening our global presence, and building strong client relationships.

Due to the continued success of RSM’s Internal Audit function, we are looking for a Risk Assurance Manager to take the next step in their career.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to high profile organisations, working directly with Directors and Partners, and support the continued development and growth of RSM in Scotland and beyond.

The Risk Assurance Services faculty has over 250 dedicated professionals in the UK and is one of the largest providers of internal audit, internal controls and technology risk services. We serve corporate, financial services and not for profit organisations nationally.

Risk Assurance provides a range of services including co‑source and outsource internal audit, controls over financial reporting (SOX) and third‑party controls assurance spanning business and technology controls.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Identify, develop and convert opportunities for services to new and existing clients.
• Manage a portfolio of clients (or a major client) and range of assignments, along with delivering key aspects of internal audit, controls assurance and advisory services. This can include a range of listed and privately‑owned organisations
• Plan and manage all aspects of the allocated audit deliveries, including:
• Good understanding of key risks and controls
• Development of audit programmes
• Work‑papers and testing, including the supervision and review of work completed by more junior staff
• Reporting, including the development of high‑quality reports
• Regular reporting of progress and findings to the Engagement Leaders
• Tracking of key deadlines and budget overruns
• Work as an individual or lead/supervise more junior team members to delivery high quality reviews, within the expected timelines, budgets and RSM standards
• Effectively manage own and the team time

What we are looking for:

• Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, IIA), or other relevant qualification
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight as required
• Experienced in working with large, complex, listed and privately‑owned organisations
• Demonstrable experience in managing internal audit reviews, controls assurance and advisory service engagement
• Demonstrable experience in testing and documenting controls
• Demonstrable experience in proactively managing multiple tasks and junior members
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Staff management and development experience

What we can offer you:

• Hybrid and Flexible working
• 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional day)
• Lifestyle, Health and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our in‑house Talent Development team

Experienced hire

Permanent

GLASGOW

Working here

Thousands of personalities make up RSM and we believe the power of being you, is the power of being understood. Every member of our team brings unique insights and a passion for the middle market companies we champion.

As one of the world’s largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, we deliver the big ideas and services that help middle market organisations thrive. Our global network spans more than 120 countries, but our passion is always the same: to help our clients move forward with confidence.

At RSM, we care about our people, it’s what shapes us. No two people are the same, which is why our approach is tailored to their specific needs, beyond the nine-to-five.

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