Senior Internal Audit & Risk Advisory Executive

ACCA Careers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Senior Executive for Risk Advisory Services (RAS). You will deliver high-quality internal audit, assurance and advisory engagements, act as a senior on engagement teams, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with management and partners.

The role emphasizes hands-on audit work, strong technical judgment, and clear, practical recommendations, with travel to client sites as needed within a dynamic advisory practice.

Qualifications

• Experience contributing to internal audit, risk, assurance or advisory engagements, taking ownership of defined workstreams and supporting delivery across a range of client environments.
• An inquisitive and proactive mindset, with the confidence to challenge constructively, think critically about risks and controls, and contribute ideas that enhance audit quality, ways of working and client outcomes, supported by relevant experience in risk management, internal audit and systems or controls testing.
• A relevant professional qualification, or currently working towards one (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA, CIIA, CCAB or equivalent).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to evaluate evidence, interpret data and contribute to clear, well‑reasoned conclusions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with clients and colleagues.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with experience supporting or coaching junior team members and contributing positively to team delivery.
• Good organisational skills and flexibility to travel to client sites as required; experience with data analytics or AI testing tools would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality internal audit, assurance and advisory engagements across a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Work as a senior member of engagement teams, taking responsibility for defined areas of delivery while collaborating closely with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners.
• Hands‑on in executing audit and advisory work, building strong technical capability and professional judgement, and contributing to the development of clear, practical recommendations for our clients.
• Support and mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Coaching junior staff

Travel flexibility

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIA/CCAB or equivalent

Tools

Data analytics tools

AI testing tools

Job description

BDO in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Senior Executive for Risk Advisory Services (RAS). You will deliver high-quality internal audit, assurance and advisory engagements, act as a senior on engagement teams, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with management and partners.

The role emphasizes hands-on audit work, strong technical judgment, and clear, practical recommendations, with travel to client sites as needed within a dynamic advisory practice.