Internal Audit Manager

Location: South East London

We're partnering with a leading professional services firm to recruit an Internal Audit Manager to join its growing Risk Advisory team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced internal audit professional looking to step into a highly visible management role with genuine progression opportunities. You'll manage a portfolio of clients, lead audit engagements from planning through to reporting, and play a key role in shaping client relationships and delivering high-quality internal audit services across a diverse client base.

As the team continues to grow, there is a strong need for experienced managers who can bridge the gap between senior leadership and audit delivery teams, making this a role with significant long-term development potential.

The Role You'll take ownership of a portfolio of internal audit clients, ensuring the successful delivery of engagements while providing leadership, coaching and oversight to audit teams.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing internal audit assignments from planning through to final reporting Developing risk-based audit plans and engagement scopes Leading client and stakeholder relationships Reviewing audit testing, findings and reports Providing governance, risk and controls advisory support Coordinating and overseeing audit teams delivering fieldwork Supporting the continued development of team members Contributing to business growth and client account development The role is focused on portfolio leadership, stakeholder management and quality assurance rather than hands-on detailed testing.

About You We're interested in speaking with candidates who have:
Strong Internal Audit experience Experience managing multiple audit engagements and stakeholders A proven ability to operate independently and manage client relationships Strong governance, risk management and internal controls knowledge Experience leading or mentoring audit teams Excellent communication and relationship-building skills We Would Particularly Like To Speak To Internal Auditors currently operating at Manager level Assistant Managers or Senior Internal Auditors already performing Manager-level responsibilities Professionals currently working within a consulting or professional services environment Internal Auditors who have moved into industry and are interested in returning to practice Candidates with a blend of Internal Audit, Risk, Governance and Controls experience Sector Exposure The client works with organisations across:
Financial Services Charities and Not-for-Profit Higher Education Private Sector organisations What Makes This Opportunity Different? Clear progression opportunities following recent promotions within the team Opportunity to rapidly build and own a client portfolio Exposure to advisory-led internal audit work Increasing use of data analytics and AI-enabled audit tools Diverse client exposure across multiple sectors Strong emphasis on strategic risk, governance and culture reviews rather than traditional compliance-focused auditing Working Pattern Hybrid working model Approximately 50% of time spent at client sites Typically around three days per week in the office or on client sites Travel primarily across London and the South East Package £60,000-£67,000 base salary  strong benefits package including car cash allowance.

Excellent career development opportunities Exposure to a broad and varied client portfolio If you're an Internal Audit professional looking for a role that combines client leadership, stakeholder management and genuine progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.