Internal Audit Assistant Manager - #2093458

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Internal Audit Manager to join a high-growth professional services firm in Birmingham, playing a key role in the expansion of its West Midlands offering. This role offers strong exposure to diverse clients, alongside genuine progression into senior leadership and business development.

Client Details

Our client is a rapidly growing professional services firm with a strong reputation across the UK for delivering high-quality audit and advisory services. The business has achieved consistent year-on-year growth and continues to win work from larger competitors, creating a dynamic and expanding platform for experienced professionals.

With a broad portfolio spanning public sector, not-for-profit and corporate clients, the firm offers a varied and commercially focused environment where individuals can gain exposure beyond core audit delivery and contribute to wider advisory work.

Description

• Lead, plan and deliver a range of internal audit engagements across public sector and corporate clients
• Manage end-to-end audit assignments, reporting directly to senior leadership
• Coach and develop junior team members, supporting their progression into well-rounded risk and control specialists
• Take ownership of client relationships, ensuring a high-quality and value-added service delivery
• Monitor budgets, manage project financials and agree fees for assignments
• Contribute to the continued growth of the function through business development activities
• Provide clients with practical insights, recommendations and sector best practice

These responsibilities reflect a role that extends beyond delivery, offering exposure to leadership, client strategy and commercial decision making.

Profile

• Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent)
• Proven experience managing a portfolio of audit clients across public sector, not-for-profit or corporate environments
• Strong technical internal audit knowledge combined with a commercial mindset
• Experience leading teams and developing junior staff
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• A desire to play an active role in the growth of a business and shape a developing audit function

Job Offer

• Base salary of £50,000 - £54,000 per annum
• Birmingham city centre location with hybrid working (4 days onsite)
• Exposure to a broad and diverse client base across multiple sectors
• Clear progression pathway into senior leadership roles
• Opportunity to build management and business development experience
• Involvement in a growing regional team with strong investment and expansion plans
• Ongoing professional development and structured career progression