Senior Internal Audit & Risk Advisory Lead

BDO Llp; Leeds, Liverpool, Greater Manchester; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Senior Manager within Risk Advisory Services to lead internal audit and risk engagements across a diverse client portfolio. You will manage senior client relationships, oversee delivery of engagements, and provide technical and commercial leadership to Managers and teams.

Working with Directors and Partners, you will drive growth of the Internal Audit proposition, contribute to business development, and help build a

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering internal audit or equivalent risk and assurance engagements at Senior Manager or equivalent level.
• Strong technical understanding of risk management, internal controls and corporate governance, applied pragmatically in a commercial environment.
• Experience working with complex clients, ideally including listed, regulated, public sector or not‑for‑profit organisations.
• A relevant accounting or internal audit qualification (e.g. ICAEW, CIMA, CPFA, CIIA, ACCA or equivalent).
• A strong commercial mindset, with experience overseeing engagement economics and contributing to business development activity.
• The ability to lead, coach and develop Managers and teams, supporting progression, quality and consistent delivery.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage credibly with senior client stakeholders and internal leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior client relationships and oversee the delivery of high‑quality internal audit engagements.
• Provide technical and commercial leadership to Managers and engagement teams.
• Support growth of the Internal Audit proposition and contribute to business development.
• Develop people, embed quality and risk management standards, and build a sustainable team.

Skills

Internal audit

Senior Manager

Client relationships

Risk management

Governance

Engagement economics

Coaching

Communication

Education

ICAEW / CIMA / ACCA

Job description

BDO in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Senior Manager within Risk Advisory Services to lead internal audit and risk engagements across a diverse client portfolio. You will manage senior client relationships, oversee delivery of engagements, and provide technical and commercial leadership to Managers and teams.

Working with Directors and Partners, you will drive growth of the Internal Audit proposition, contribute to business development, and help build a